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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,158.72, 69,210.34 and 18,045.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,158.72, 69,210.34 and 18,045.29 is: 27,057.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,158.72 : 69,210.34 = 18,045.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,158.72/69,210.34 = 18,045.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,158.72x = 69,210.34 × 18,045.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,158.72x = 1,248,920,656.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,920,656.30/46,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,057.09

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