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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,645.80, 69,968.70 and 36,148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,645.80, 69,968.70 and 36,148.20 is: 54,222.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,645.80 : 69,968.70 = 36,148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,645.80/69,968.70 = 36,148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,645.80x = 69,968.70 × 36,148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,645.80x = 2,529,242,561.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,242,561.34/46,645.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,222.30

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