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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,030.97, 68,710.42 and 39,499.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,030.97, 68,710.42 and 39,499.13 is: 58,960.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,030.97 : 68,710.42 = 39,499.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,030.97/68,710.42 = 39,499.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,030.97x = 68,710.42 × 39,499.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,030.97x = 2,714,001,810.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,001,810.90/46,030.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,960.34

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