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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,129.74, 68,941.86 and 33,675.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,129.74, 68,941.86 and 33,675.98 is: 50,329.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,129.74 : 68,941.86 = 33,675.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,129.74/68,941.86 = 33,675.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,129.74x = 68,941.86 × 33,675.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,129.74x = 2,321,684,698.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,684,698.52/46,129.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,329.46

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