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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,225.98, 69,386.83 and 28,469.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,225.98, 69,386.83 and 28,469.43 is: 42,733.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,225.98 : 69,386.83 = 28,469.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,225.98/69,386.83 = 28,469.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,225.98x = 69,386.83 × 28,469.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,225.98x = 1,975,403,428.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,403,428.43/46,225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,733.62

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