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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,408.52, 119,243.72 and 46,664.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,408.52, 119,243.72 and 46,664.52 is: 64,397.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,408.52 : 119,243.72 = 46,664.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,408.52/119,243.72 = 46,664.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,408.52x = 119,243.72 × 46,664.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,408.52x = 5,564,450,956.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,564,450,956.81/86,408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,397.02

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