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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,206.56, 68,975.56 and 40,601.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,206.56, 68,975.56 and 40,601.54 is: 60,608.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,206.56 : 68,975.56 = 40,601.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,206.56/68,975.56 = 40,601.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,206.56x = 68,975.56 × 40,601.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,206.56x = 2,800,513,958.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,513,958.36/46,206.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,608.58

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