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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,419.64, 69,757.98 and 45,294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,419.64, 69,757.98 and 45,294.28 is: 68,066.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,419.64 : 69,757.98 = 45,294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,419.64/69,757.98 = 45,294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,419.64x = 69,757.98 × 45,294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,419.64x = 3,159,637,478.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,637,478.35/46,419.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,066.82

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