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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,071.70, 69,035.54 and 32,059.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,071.70, 69,035.54 and 32,059.10 is: 48,038.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,071.70 : 69,035.54 = 32,059.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,071.70/69,035.54 = 32,059.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,071.70x = 69,035.54 × 32,059.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,071.70x = 2,213,217,280.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213,217,280.41/46,071.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,038.54

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