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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,610.96, 69,858.04 and 36,711.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,610.96, 69,858.04 and 36,711.12 is: 55,020.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,610.96 : 69,858.04 = 36,711.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,610.96/69,858.04 = 36,711.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,610.96x = 69,858.04 × 36,711.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,610.96x = 2,564,566,889.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,566,889.40/46,610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,020.68

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