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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,415.75, 119,253.78 and 46,671.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,415.75, 119,253.78 and 46,671.75 is: 64,407.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,415.75 : 119,253.78 = 46,671.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,415.75/119,253.78 = 46,671.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,415.75x = 119,253.78 × 46,671.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,415.75x = 5,565,782,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,565,782,606.72/86,415.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,407.04

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