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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.04, 69.06 and 35.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.04, 69.06 and 35.44 is: 53.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.04 : 69.06 = 35.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.04/69.06 = 35.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.04x = 69.06 × 35.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.04x = 2,447.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447.49/46.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.16

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