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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,205.55, 68,974.07 and 40,600.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,205.55, 68,974.07 and 40,600.53 is: 60,607.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,205.55 : 68,974.07 = 40,600.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,205.55/68,974.07 = 40,600.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,205.55x = 68,974.07 × 40,600.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,205.55x = 2,800,383,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,383,250.38/46,205.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,607.08

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