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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,024.15, 68,935.03 and 38,036.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,024.15, 68,935.03 and 38,036.14 is: 56,970.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,024.15 : 68,935.03 = 38,036.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,024.15/68,935.03 = 38,036.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,024.15x = 68,935.03 × 38,036.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,024.15x = 2,622,022,451.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,022,451.98/46,024.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,970.58

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