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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,068.08, 69,238.44 and 38,221.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,068.08, 69,238.44 and 38,221.49 is: 57,445.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,068.08 : 69,238.44 = 38,221.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,068.08/69,238.44 = 38,221.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,068.08x = 69,238.44 × 38,221.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,068.08x = 2,646,396,515.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,396,515.17/46,068.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,445.35

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