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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,372.83, 69,567.90 and 21,074.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,372.83, 69,567.90 and 21,074.13 is: 31,615.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,372.83 : 69,567.90 = 21,074.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,372.83/69,567.90 = 21,074.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,372.83x = 69,567.90 × 21,074.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,372.83x = 1,466,082,968.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,082,968.43/46,372.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,615.13

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