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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,597.62, 69,888.48 and 22,899.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,597.62, 69,888.48 and 22,899.06 is: 34,344.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,597.62 : 69,888.48 = 22,899.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,597.62/69,888.48 = 22,899.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,597.62x = 69,888.48 × 22,899.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,597.62x = 1,600,380,496.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,380,496.83/46,597.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,344.68

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