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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,031.68, 69,009.90 and 23,851.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,031.68, 69,009.90 and 23,851.48 is: 35,757.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,031.68 : 69,009.90 = 23,851.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,031.68/69,009.90 = 23,851.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,031.68x = 69,009.90 × 23,851.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,031.68x = 1,645,988,249.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,988,249.65/46,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,757.73

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