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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,022.70, 68,990.30 and 29,335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,022.70, 68,990.30 and 29,335.90 is: 43,975.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,022.70 : 68,990.30 = 29,335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,022.70/68,990.30 = 29,335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,022.70x = 68,990.30 × 29,335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,022.70x = 2,023,892,541.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,892,541.77/46,022.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,975.96

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