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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,179.64, 69,156.06 and 29,490.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,179.64, 69,156.06 and 29,490.40 is: 44,163.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,179.64 : 69,156.06 = 29,490.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,179.64/69,156.06 = 29,490.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,179.64x = 69,156.06 × 29,490.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,179.64x = 2,039,439,871.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,439,871.82/46,179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,163.18

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