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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,277.70, 69,400.35 and 24,083.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,277.70, 69,400.35 and 24,083.70 is: 36,117.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,277.70 : 69,400.35 = 24,083.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,277.70/69,400.35 = 24,083.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,277.70x = 69,400.35 × 24,083.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,277.70x = 1,671,417,209.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,417,209.30/46,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,117.12

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