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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,276.88, 69,314.52 and 24,023.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,276.88, 69,314.52 and 24,023.12 is: 35,982.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,276.88 : 69,314.52 = 24,023.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,276.88/69,314.52 = 24,023.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,276.88x = 69,314.52 × 24,023.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,276.88x = 1,665,151,031.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,151,031.70/46,276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,982.35

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