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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,394.94, 69,530.37 and 24,161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,394.94, 69,530.37 and 24,161.64 is: 36,210.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,394.94 : 69,530.37 = 24,161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,394.94/69,530.37 = 24,161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,394.94x = 69,530.37 × 24,161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,394.94x = 1,679,967,769.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,967,769.01/46,394.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,210.15

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