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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,014.67, 68,887.14 and 34,965.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,014.67, 68,887.14 and 34,965.46 is: 52,345.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,014.67 : 68,887.14 = 34,965.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,014.67/68,887.14 = 34,965.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,014.67x = 68,887.14 × 34,965.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,014.67x = 2,408,670,538.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,670,538.18/46,014.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,345.71

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