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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,942.71, 106,151.72 and 46,716.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,942.71, 106,151.72 and 46,716.55 is: 64,451.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,942.71 : 106,151.72 = 46,716.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,942.71/106,151.72 = 46,716.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,942.71x = 106,151.72 × 46,716.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,942.71x = 4,959,041,636.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,959,041,636.00/76,942.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,451.09

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