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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,169.91, 63,709.88 and 28,269.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,169.91, 63,709.88 and 28,269.99 is: 39,009.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,169.91 : 63,709.88 = 28,269.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,169.91/63,709.88 = 28,269.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,169.91x = 63,709.88 × 28,269.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,169.91x = 1,801,077,529.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,077,529.15/46,169.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,009.77

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