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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,541.65, 69,286.08 and 46,264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,541.65, 69,286.08 and 46,264.86 is: 68,874.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,541.65 : 69,286.08 = 46,264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,541.65/69,286.08 = 46,264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,541.65x = 69,286.08 × 46,264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,541.65x = 3,205,510,791.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,510,791.15/46,541.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,874.03

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