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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,009.10, 68,970.45 and 36,008.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,009.10, 68,970.45 and 36,008.30 is: 53,978.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,009.10 : 68,970.45 = 36,008.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,009.10/68,970.45 = 36,008.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,009.10x = 68,970.45 × 36,008.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,009.10x = 2,483,508,654.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,508,654.74/46,009.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,978.64

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