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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,008.63, 68,961.11 and 22,651.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,008.63, 68,961.11 and 22,651.47 is: 33,951.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,008.63 : 68,961.11 = 22,651.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,008.63/68,961.11 = 22,651.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,008.63x = 68,961.11 × 22,651.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,008.63x = 1,562,070,401.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,070,401.07/46,008.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,951.68

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