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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,379.57, 69,507.84 and 24,211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,379.57, 69,507.84 and 24,211.59 is: 36,285.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,379.57 : 69,507.84 = 24,211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,379.57/69,507.84 = 24,211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,379.57x = 69,507.84 × 24,211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,379.57x = 1,682,895,323.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,895,323.87/46,379.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,285.27

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