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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,654.82, 69,913.10 and 38,393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,654.82, 69,913.10 and 38,393.54 is: 57,533.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,654.82 : 69,913.10 = 38,393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,654.82/69,913.10 = 38,393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,654.82x = 69,913.10 × 38,393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,654.82x = 2,684,211,401.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,211,401.37/46,654.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,533.42

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