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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,197.76, 69,270.72 and 27,483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,197.76, 69,270.72 and 27,483.52 is: 41,209.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,197.76 : 69,270.72 = 27,483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,197.76/69,270.72 = 27,483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,197.76x = 69,270.72 × 27,483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,197.76x = 1,903,803,218.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,803,218.53/46,197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,209.86

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