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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,966.56, 106,174.72 and 46,743.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,966.56, 106,174.72 and 46,743.84 is: 64,482.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,966.56 : 106,174.72 = 46,743.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,966.56/106,174.72 = 46,743.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,966.56x = 106,174.72 × 46,743.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,966.56x = 4,963,014,123.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,963,014,123.72/76,966.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,482.73

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