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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,575.84, 69,863.76 and 38,334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,575.84, 69,863.76 and 38,334.54 is: 57,501.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,575.84 : 69,863.76 = 38,334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,575.84/69,863.76 = 38,334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,575.84x = 69,863.76 × 38,334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,575.84x = 2,678,195,102.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,195,102.27/46,575.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,501.81

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