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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,010.57, 68,987.98 and 30,012.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,010.57, 68,987.98 and 30,012.06 is: 44,999.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,010.57 : 68,987.98 = 30,012.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,010.57/68,987.98 = 30,012.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,010.57x = 68,987.98 × 30,012.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,010.57x = 2,070,471,395.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,471,395.04/46,010.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,999.91

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