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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,275.78, 69,425.96 and 24,082.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,275.78, 69,425.96 and 24,082.59 is: 36,130.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,275.78 : 69,425.96 = 24,082.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,275.78/69,425.96 = 24,082.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,275.78x = 69,425.96 × 24,082.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,275.78x = 1,671,956,809.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,956,809.62/46,275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,130.28

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