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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,479.76, 69,717.80 and 40,219.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,479.76, 69,717.80 and 40,219.46 is: 60,327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,479.76 : 69,717.80 = 40,219.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,479.76/69,717.80 = 40,219.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,479.76x = 69,717.80 × 40,219.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,479.76x = 2,804,012,268.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,012,268.39/46,479.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,327.60

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