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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,028.91, 68,993.64 and 22,286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,028.91, 68,993.64 and 22,286.30 is: 33,405.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,028.91 : 68,993.64 = 22,286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,028.91/68,993.64 = 22,286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,028.91x = 68,993.64 × 22,286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,028.91x = 1,537,612,959.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,612,959.13/46,028.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,405.37

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