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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,046.56, 68,807.72 and 34,573.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,046.56, 68,807.72 and 34,573.69 is: 51,663.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,046.56 : 68,807.72 = 34,573.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,046.56/68,807.72 = 34,573.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,046.56x = 68,807.72 × 34,573.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,046.56x = 2,378,936,780.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,936,780.89/46,046.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,663.72

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