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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,220.72, 69,289.08 and 24,008.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,220.72, 69,289.08 and 24,008.08 is: 35,990.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,220.72 : 69,289.08 = 24,008.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,220.72/69,289.08 = 24,008.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,220.72x = 69,289.08 × 24,008.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,220.72x = 1,663,497,775.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,497,775.77/46,220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,990.30

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