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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,376.61, 69,507.90 and 21,381.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,376.61, 69,507.90 and 21,381.96 is: 32,046.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,376.61 : 69,507.90 = 21,381.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,376.61/69,507.90 = 21,381.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,376.61x = 69,507.90 × 21,381.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,376.61x = 1,486,215,137.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,215,137.48/46,376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,046.65

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