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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,324.95, 69,580.40 and 27,641.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,324.95, 69,580.40 and 27,641.44 is: 41,517.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,324.95 : 69,580.40 = 27,641.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,324.95/69,580.40 = 27,641.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,324.95x = 69,580.40 × 27,641.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,324.95x = 1,923,302,451.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,302,451.78/46,324.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,517.64

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