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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,024.32, 68,919.84 and 36,770.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,024.32, 68,919.84 and 36,770.88 is: 55,063.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,024.32 : 68,919.84 = 36,770.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,024.32/68,919.84 = 36,770.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,024.32x = 68,919.84 × 36,770.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,024.32x = 2,534,243,166.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,243,166.26/46,024.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,063.13

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