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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,792.70, 105,966.51 and 46,174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,792.70, 105,966.51 and 46,174.70 is: 63,716.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,792.70 : 105,966.51 = 46,174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,792.70/105,966.51 = 46,174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,792.70x = 105,966.51 × 46,174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,792.70x = 4,892,971,809.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,892,971,809.30/76,792.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,716.63

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