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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,079.16, 68,987.52 and 30,267.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,079.16, 68,987.52 and 30,267.15 is: 45,314.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,079.16 : 68,987.52 = 30,267.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,079.16/68,987.52 = 30,267.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,079.16x = 68,987.52 × 30,267.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,079.16x = 2,088,055,615.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,055,615.97/46,079.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,314.53

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