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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,019.40, 69,029.10 and 32,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,019.40, 69,029.10 and 32,022.60 is: 48,033.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,019.40 : 69,029.10 = 32,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,019.40/69,029.10 = 32,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,019.40x = 69,029.10 × 32,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,019.40x = 2,210,491,257.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,491,257.66/46,019.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,033.90

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