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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,286.85, 69,311.68 and 32,035.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,286.85, 69,311.68 and 32,035.58 is: 47,971.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,286.85 : 69,311.68 = 32,035.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,286.85/69,311.68 = 32,035.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,286.85x = 69,311.68 × 32,035.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,286.85x = 2,220,439,702.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,439,702.85/46,286.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,971.29

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