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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,257.61, 69,313.74 and 35,753.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,257.61, 69,313.74 and 35,753.34 is: 53,573.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,257.61 : 69,313.74 = 35,753.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,257.61/69,313.74 = 35,753.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,257.61x = 69,313.74 × 35,753.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,257.61x = 2,478,197,712.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,197,712.89/46,257.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,573.84

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