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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,220.85, 69,202.49 and 29,539.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,220.85, 69,202.49 and 29,539.71 is: 44,227.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,220.85 : 69,202.49 = 29,539.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,220.85/69,202.49 = 29,539.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,220.85x = 69,202.49 × 29,539.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,220.85x = 2,044,221,338.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,221,338.18/46,220.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,227.26

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