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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,265.79, 69,393.99 and 31,368.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,265.79, 69,393.99 and 31,368.54 is: 47,049.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,265.79 : 69,393.99 = 31,368.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,265.79/69,393.99 = 31,368.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,265.79x = 69,393.99 × 31,368.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,265.79x = 2,176,788,151.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,788,151.07/46,265.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,049.63

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