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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,525.78, 69,817.83 and 24,356.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,525.78, 69,817.83 and 24,356.89 is: 36,550.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,525.78 : 69,817.83 = 24,356.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,525.78/69,817.83 = 24,356.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,525.78x = 69,817.83 × 24,356.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,525.78x = 1,700,545,205.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,545,205.35/46,525.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,550.60

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