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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,021.70, 69,019.76 and 29,143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,021.70, 69,019.76 and 29,143.72 is: 43,707.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,021.70 : 69,019.76 = 29,143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,021.70/69,019.76 = 29,143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,021.70x = 69,019.76 × 29,143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,021.70x = 2,011,492,559.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,492,559.91/46,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,707.48

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