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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,555.63, 69,784.51 and 22,830.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,555.63, 69,784.51 and 22,830.32 is: 34,221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,555.63 : 69,784.51 = 22,830.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,555.63/69,784.51 = 22,830.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,555.63x = 69,784.51 × 22,830.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,555.63x = 1,593,202,694.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,202,694.34/46,555.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,221.48

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