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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,257.62, 69,344.51 and 29,621.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,257.62, 69,344.51 and 29,621.84 is: 44,405.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,257.62 : 69,344.51 = 29,621.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,257.62/69,344.51 = 29,621.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,257.62x = 69,344.51 × 29,621.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,257.62x = 2,054,111,485.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,111,485.27/46,257.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,405.91

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