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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,265.78, 69,257.13 and 29,641.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,265.78, 69,257.13 and 29,641.85 is: 44,372.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,265.78 : 69,257.13 = 29,641.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,265.78/69,257.13 = 29,641.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,265.78x = 69,257.13 × 29,641.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,265.78x = 2,052,909,261.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,909,261.16/46,265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,372.09

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