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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,144.98, 69,217.47 and 33,022.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,144.98, 69,217.47 and 33,022.98 is: 49,534.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,144.98 : 69,217.47 = 33,022.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,144.98/69,217.47 = 33,022.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,144.98x = 69,217.47 × 33,022.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,144.98x = 2,285,767,127.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,767,127.46/46,144.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,534.47

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