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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84,363.72, 116,416.08 and 46,635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84,363.72, 116,416.08 and 46,635 is: 64,353.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,363.72 : 116,416.08 = 46,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,363.72/116,416.08 = 46,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,363.72x = 116,416.08 × 46,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,363.72x = 5,429,063,890.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,429,063,890.80/84,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,353.06

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