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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,355.58, 69,533.34 and 43,989

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,355.58, 69,533.34 and 43,989 is: 65,983.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,355.58 : 69,533.34 = 43,989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,355.58/69,533.34 = 43,989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,355.58x = 69,533.34 × 43,989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,355.58x = 3,058,702,093.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,702,093.26/46,355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,983.47

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