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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,135.56, 68,950.52 and 33,681.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,135.56, 68,950.52 and 33,681.81 is: 50,338.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,135.56 : 68,950.52 = 33,681.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,135.56/68,950.52 = 33,681.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,135.56x = 68,950.52 × 33,681.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,135.56x = 2,322,378,398.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,378,398.25/46,135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,338.14

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