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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,160.64, 69,240.36 and 22,464.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,160.64, 69,240.36 and 22,464.48 is: 33,696.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,160.64 : 69,240.36 = 22,464.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,160.64/69,240.36 = 22,464.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,160.64x = 69,240.36 × 22,464.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,160.64x = 1,555,448,682.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,448,682.41/46,160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,696.43

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