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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,295.52, 69,438.96 and 22,937.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,295.52, 69,438.96 and 22,937.28 is: 34,403.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,295.52 : 69,438.96 = 22,937.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,295.52/69,438.96 = 22,937.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,295.52x = 69,438.96 × 22,937.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,295.52x = 1,592,740,868.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,740,868.43/46,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,403.78

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