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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,430.65, 69,636.72 and 22,728.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,430.65, 69,636.72 and 22,728.01 is: 34,087.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,430.65 : 69,636.72 = 22,728.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,430.65/69,636.72 = 22,728.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,430.65x = 69,636.72 × 22,728.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,430.65x = 1,582,704,068.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,704,068.53/46,430.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,087.48

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