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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,004.70, 68,892.57 and 37,705.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,004.70, 68,892.57 and 37,705.26 is: 56,464.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,004.70 : 68,892.57 = 37,705.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,004.70/68,892.57 = 37,705.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,004.70x = 68,892.57 × 37,705.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,004.70x = 2,597,612,263.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,612,263.92/46,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,464.06

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