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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,322.84, 69,482.40 and 32,242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,322.84, 69,482.40 and 32,242.20 is: 48,362.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,322.84 : 69,482.40 = 32,242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,322.84/69,482.40 = 32,242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,322.84x = 69,482.40 × 32,242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,322.84x = 2,240,265,437.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,265,437.28/46,322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,362.01

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