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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,027.20, 69,040.80 and 32,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,027.20, 69,040.80 and 32,030.40 is: 48,045.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,027.20 : 69,040.80 = 32,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,027.20/69,040.80 = 32,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,027.20x = 69,040.80 × 32,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,027.20x = 2,211,404,440.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,404,440.32/46,027.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,045.60

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