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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,359.20, 69,522.60 and 24,165.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,359.20, 69,522.60 and 24,165.20 is: 36,239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,359.20 : 69,522.60 = 24,165.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,359.20/69,522.60 = 24,165.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,359.20x = 69,522.60 × 24,165.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,359.20x = 1,680,027,533.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,027,533.52/46,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,239.36

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