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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,372.83, 69,570.22 and 36,920.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,372.83, 69,570.22 and 36,920.89 is: 55,390.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,372.83 : 69,570.22 = 36,920.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,372.83/69,570.22 = 36,920.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,372.83x = 69,570.22 × 36,920.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,372.83x = 2,568,594,365.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,594,365.33/46,372.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,390.07

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