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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,389.39, 69,596.64 and 33,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,389.39, 69,596.64 and 33,079.20 is: 49,627.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,389.39 : 69,596.64 = 33,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,389.39/69,596.64 = 33,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,389.39x = 69,596.64 × 33,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,389.39x = 2,302,201,173.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,201,173.89/46,389.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,627.75

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