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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,339.52, 68,913.09 and 44,863.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,339.52, 68,913.09 and 44,863.29 is: 66,717.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,339.52 : 68,913.09 = 44,863.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,339.52/68,913.09 = 44,863.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,339.52x = 68,913.09 × 44,863.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,339.52x = 3,091,667,941.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,667,941.47/46,339.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,717.74

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