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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,041.67, 68,996.62 and 36,639.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,041.67, 68,996.62 and 36,639.33 is: 54,906.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,041.67 : 68,996.62 = 36,639.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,041.67/68,996.62 = 36,639.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,041.67x = 68,996.62 × 36,639.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,041.67x = 2,527,989,929.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,989,929.06/46,041.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,906.56

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