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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,009.95, 68,987.04 and 30,011.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,009.95, 68,987.04 and 30,011.43 is: 44,998.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,009.95 : 68,987.04 = 30,011.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,009.95/68,987.04 = 30,011.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,009.95x = 68,987.04 × 30,011.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,009.95x = 2,070,399,868.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,399,868.03/46,009.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,998.96

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