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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84,022.56, 115,950.42 and 46,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84,022.56, 115,950.42 and 46,296 is: 63,888.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,022.56 : 115,950.42 = 46,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,022.56/115,950.42 = 46,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,022.56x = 115,950.42 × 46,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,022.56x = 5,368,040,644.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,368,040,644.32/84,022.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,888.09

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