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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,538.83, 69,759.64 and 22,813.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,538.83, 69,759.64 and 22,813.52 is: 34,196.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,538.83 : 69,759.64 = 22,813.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,538.83/69,759.64 = 22,813.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,538.83x = 69,759.64 × 22,813.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,538.83x = 1,591,463,242.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,463,242.73/46,538.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,196.46

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