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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,145.77, 69,224.42 and 18,062.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,145.77, 69,224.42 and 18,062.20 is: 27,095.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,145.77 : 69,224.42 = 18,062.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,145.77/69,224.42 = 18,062.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,145.77x = 69,224.42 × 18,062.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,145.77x = 1,250,344,882.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,344,882.49/46,145.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,095.55

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