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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,231.92, 69,294.96 and 22,551.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,231.92, 69,294.96 and 22,551.84 is: 33,801.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,231.92 : 69,294.96 = 22,551.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,231.92/69,294.96 = 22,551.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,231.92x = 69,294.96 × 22,551.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,231.92x = 1,562,728,850.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,728,850.73/46,231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,801.95

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