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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,033.71, 68,994.03 and 23,834.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,033.71, 68,994.03 and 23,834.43 is: 35,722.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,033.71 : 68,994.03 = 23,834.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,033.71/68,994.03 = 23,834.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,033.71x = 68,994.03 × 23,834.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,033.71x = 1,644,433,378.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,433,378.45/46,033.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,722.37

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