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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,573.16, 69,542.96 and 43,942.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,573.16, 69,542.96 and 43,942.08 is: 65,614.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,573.16 : 69,542.96 = 43,942.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,573.16/69,542.96 = 43,942.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,573.16x = 69,542.96 × 43,942.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,573.16x = 3,055,862,311.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055,862,311.76/46,573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,614.24

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