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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,253.52, 69,313.86 and 22,852.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,253.52, 69,313.86 and 22,852.62 is: 34,246.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,253.52 : 69,313.86 = 22,852.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,253.52/69,313.86 = 22,852.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,253.52x = 69,313.86 × 22,852.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,253.52x = 1,584,003,303.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,003,303.31/46,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,246.11

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