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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,425.90, 69,570.80 and 28,842.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,425.90, 69,570.80 and 28,842.42 is: 43,221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,425.90 : 69,570.80 = 28,842.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,425.90/69,570.80 = 28,842.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,425.90x = 69,570.80 × 28,842.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,425.90x = 2,006,590,233.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,590,233.34/46,425.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,221.35

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