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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,569.74, 69,855.82 and 22,221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,569.74, 69,855.82 and 22,221.14 is: 33,332.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,569.74 : 69,855.82 = 22,221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,569.74/69,855.82 = 22,221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,569.74x = 69,855.82 × 22,221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,569.74x = 1,552,275,551.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,275,551.20/46,569.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,332.28

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