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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,357.62, 69,370.38 and 40,139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,357.62, 69,370.38 and 40,139.16 is: 60,064.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,357.62 : 69,370.38 = 40,139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,357.62/69,370.38 = 40,139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,357.62x = 69,370.38 × 40,139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,357.62x = 2,784,468,782.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,468,782.08/46,357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,064.96

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