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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,294.77, 69,415.43 and 40,759.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,294.77, 69,415.43 and 40,759.23 is: 61,115.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,294.77 : 69,415.43 = 40,759.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,294.77/69,415.43 = 40,759.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,294.77x = 69,415.43 × 40,759.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,294.77x = 2,829,319,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,829,319,273.12/46,294.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,115.31

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