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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,060.74, 68,731.89 and 41,096.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,060.74, 68,731.89 and 41,096.26 is: 61,323.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,060.74 : 68,731.89 = 41,096.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,060.74/68,731.89 = 41,096.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,060.74x = 68,731.89 × 41,096.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,060.74x = 2,824,623,621.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,623,621.73/46,060.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,323.89

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