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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,298.39, 69,249.80 and 38,653.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,298.39, 69,249.80 and 38,653.20 is: 57,814.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,298.39 : 69,249.80 = 38,653.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,298.39/69,249.80 = 38,653.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,298.39x = 69,249.80 × 38,653.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,298.39x = 2,676,726,465.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,726,465.99/46,298.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,814.68

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