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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,209.68, 69,322.08 and 22,836.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,209.68, 69,322.08 and 22,836.32 is: 34,258.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,209.68 : 69,322.08 = 22,836.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,209.68/69,322.08 = 22,836.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,209.68x = 69,322.08 × 22,836.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,209.68x = 1,583,061,201.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,061,201.95/46,209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,258.22

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