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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,411.84, 69,624.24 and 23,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,411.84, 69,624.24 and 23,032 is: 34,551.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,411.84 : 69,624.24 = 23,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,411.84/69,624.24 = 23,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,411.84x = 69,624.24 × 23,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,411.84x = 1,603,585,495.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,585,495.68/46,411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,551.22

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