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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,309.44, 69,057.42 and 45,888.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,309.44, 69,057.42 and 45,888.42 is: 68,429.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,309.44 : 69,057.42 = 45,888.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,309.44/69,057.42 = 45,888.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,309.44x = 69,057.42 × 45,888.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,309.44x = 3,168,935,893.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,935,893.08/46,309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,429.59

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