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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,627.70, 69,962.22 and 24,435.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,627.70, 69,962.22 and 24,435.80 is: 36,664.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,627.70 : 69,962.22 = 24,435.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,627.70/69,962.22 = 24,435.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,627.70x = 69,962.22 × 24,435.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,627.70x = 1,709,582,465.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,582,465.66/46,627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,664.53

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