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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,006.48, 68,975.16 and 22,620.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,006.48, 68,975.16 and 22,620.88 is: 33,914.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,006.48 : 68,975.16 = 22,620.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,006.48/68,975.16 = 22,620.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,006.48x = 68,975.16 × 22,620.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,006.48x = 1,560,278,817.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,278,817.34/46,006.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,914.33

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