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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,164.80, 69,197.76 and 32,977.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,164.80, 69,197.76 and 32,977.16 is: 49,430.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,164.80 : 69,197.76 = 32,977.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,164.80/69,197.76 = 32,977.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,164.80x = 69,197.76 × 32,977.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,164.80x = 2,281,945,603.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,945,603.16/46,164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,430.42

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