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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,663.80, 69,995.70 and 29,167.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,663.80, 69,995.70 and 29,167.80 is: 43,751.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,663.80 : 69,995.70 = 29,167.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,663.80/69,995.70 = 29,167.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,663.80x = 69,995.70 × 29,167.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,663.80x = 2,041,620,578.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,620,578.46/46,663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,751.70

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