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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,027.16, 68,939.52 and 38,039.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,027.16, 68,939.52 and 38,039.16 is: 56,975.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,027.16 : 68,939.52 = 38,039.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,027.16/68,939.52 = 38,039.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,027.16x = 68,939.52 × 38,039.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,027.16x = 2,622,401,431.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,401,431.60/46,027.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,975.09

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