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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,158.28, 69,209.69 and 18,044.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,158.28, 69,209.69 and 18,044.85 is: 27,056.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,158.28 : 69,209.69 = 18,044.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,158.28/69,209.69 = 18,044.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,158.28x = 69,209.69 × 18,044.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,158.28x = 1,248,878,256.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,878,256.46/46,158.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,056.43

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