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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,057.83, 69,069.74 and 36,216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,057.83, 69,069.74 and 36,216.33 is: 54,311.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,057.83 : 69,069.74 = 36,216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,057.83/69,069.74 = 36,216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,057.83x = 69,069.74 × 36,216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,057.83x = 2,501,452,315.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,452,315.77/46,057.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,311.12

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