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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,071.94, 69,035.91 and 32,059.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,071.94, 69,035.91 and 32,059.35 is: 48,038.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,071.94 : 69,035.91 = 32,059.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,071.94/69,035.91 = 32,059.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,071.94x = 69,035.91 × 32,059.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,071.94x = 2,213,246,056.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213,246,056.08/46,071.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,038.92

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