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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,029.60, 69,043.68 and 22,638.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,029.60, 69,043.68 and 22,638.96 is: 33,958.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,029.60 : 69,043.68 = 22,638.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,029.60/69,043.68 = 22,638.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,029.60x = 69,043.68 × 22,638.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,029.60x = 1,563,077,109.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,077,109.77/46,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,958.09

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