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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,030.56, 69,028.82 and 36,189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,030.56, 69,028.82 and 36,189.06 is: 54,270.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,030.56 : 69,028.82 = 36,189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,030.56/69,028.82 = 36,189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,030.56x = 69,028.82 × 36,189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,030.56x = 2,498,087,927.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,087,927.76/46,030.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,270.21

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