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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,197.62, 69,123.40 and 32,901.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,197.62, 69,123.40 and 32,901.34 is: 49,228.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,197.62 : 69,123.40 = 32,901.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,197.62/69,123.40 = 32,901.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,197.62x = 69,123.40 × 32,901.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,197.62x = 2,274,252,485.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,252,485.36/46,197.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,228.78

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