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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,229.28, 69,235.92 and 22,780.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,229.28, 69,235.92 and 22,780.32 is: 34,117.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,229.28 : 69,235.92 = 22,780.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,229.28/69,235.92 = 22,780.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,229.28x = 69,235.92 × 22,780.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,229.28x = 1,577,216,413.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,216,413.09/46,229.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,117.26

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