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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,179.40, 69,287.34 and 24,006.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,179.40, 69,287.34 and 24,006.76 is: 36,019.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,179.40 : 69,287.34 = 24,006.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,179.40/69,287.34 = 24,006.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,179.40x = 69,287.34 × 24,006.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,179.40x = 1,663,364,542.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,364,542.42/46,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,019.62

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