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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,268.66, 69,402.99 and 22,871.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,268.66, 69,402.99 and 22,871.54 is: 34,307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,268.66 : 69,402.99 = 22,871.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,268.66/69,402.99 = 22,871.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,268.66x = 69,402.99 × 22,871.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,268.66x = 1,587,353,261.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,353,261.90/46,268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,307.31

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