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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,176.84, 69,270.12 and 22,780.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,176.84, 69,270.12 and 22,780.80 is: 34,173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,176.84 : 69,270.12 = 22,780.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,176.84/69,270.12 = 22,780.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,176.84x = 69,270.12 × 22,780.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,176.84x = 1,578,028,749.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,028,749.70/46,176.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,173.60

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