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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,415.24, 69,680.72 and 46,202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,415.24, 69,680.72 and 46,202 is: 69,360.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,415.24 : 69,680.72 = 46,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,415.24/69,680.72 = 46,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,415.24x = 69,680.72 × 46,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,415.24x = 3,219,388,625.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,388,625.44/46,415.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,360.59

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