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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,074.85, 69,023.64 and 28,253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,074.85, 69,023.64 and 28,253.48 is: 42,325.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,074.85 : 69,023.64 = 28,253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,074.85/69,023.64 = 28,253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,074.85x = 69,023.64 × 28,253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,074.85x = 1,950,158,375.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,158,375.49/46,074.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,325.88

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