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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,217.28, 69,325.56 and 24,019.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,217.28, 69,325.56 and 24,019.20 is: 36,028.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,217.28 : 69,325.56 = 24,019.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,217.28/69,325.56 = 24,019.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,217.28x = 69,325.56 × 24,019.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,217.28x = 1,665,144,490.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,144,490.75/46,217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,028.61

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