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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,682.67, 69,988.11 and 24,169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,682.67, 69,988.11 and 24,169.22 is: 36,235.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,682.67 : 69,988.11 = 24,169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,682.67/69,988.11 = 24,169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,682.67x = 69,988.11 × 24,169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,682.67x = 1,691,557,913.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,557,913.43/46,682.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,235.24

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