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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,141.98, 69,155.87 and 32,793.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,141.98, 69,155.87 and 32,793.70 is: 49,149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,141.98 : 69,155.87 = 32,793.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,141.98/69,155.87 = 32,793.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,141.98x = 69,155.87 × 32,793.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,141.98x = 2,267,876,517.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,876,517.16/46,141.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,149.96

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