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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,620.45, 69,930.15 and 27,905.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,620.45, 69,930.15 and 27,905.71 is: 41,858.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,620.45 : 69,930.15 = 27,905.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,620.45/69,930.15 = 27,905.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,620.45x = 69,930.15 × 27,905.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,620.45x = 1,951,450,298.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,450,298.09/46,620.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,858.25

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