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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,033.68, 69,012.90 and 23,853.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,033.68, 69,012.90 and 23,853.48 is: 35,760.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,033.68 : 69,012.90 = 23,853.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,033.68/69,012.90 = 23,853.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,033.68x = 69,012.90 × 23,853.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,033.68x = 1,646,197,829.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,197,829.89/46,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,760.73

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