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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,427.52, 69,494.40 and 29,765.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,427.52, 69,494.40 and 29,765.28 is: 44,553.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,427.52 : 69,494.40 = 29,765.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,427.52/69,494.40 = 29,765.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,427.52x = 69,494.40 × 29,765.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,427.52x = 2,068,520,274.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,520,274.43/46,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,553.75

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