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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,005.48, 68,970.48 and 23,825.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,005.48, 68,970.48 and 23,825.16 is: 35,718.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,005.48 : 68,970.48 = 23,825.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,005.48/68,970.48 = 23,825.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,005.48x = 68,970.48 × 23,825.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,005.48x = 1,643,232,721.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,232,721.28/46,005.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,718.20

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