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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,290.88, 69,397.44 and 31,458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,290.88, 69,397.44 and 31,458.16 is: 47,160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,290.88 : 69,397.44 = 31,458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,290.88/69,397.44 = 31,458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,290.88x = 69,397.44 × 31,458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,290.88x = 2,183,115,771.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,115,771.11/46,290.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,160.82

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