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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,505.61, 69,734.12 and 24,264.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,505.61, 69,734.12 and 24,264.63 is: 36,384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,505.61 : 69,734.12 = 24,264.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,505.61/69,734.12 = 24,264.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,505.61x = 69,734.12 × 24,264.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,505.61x = 1,692,072,498.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,072,498.85/46,505.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,384.27

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