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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,691.57, 69,988.75 and 34,969.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,691.57, 69,988.75 and 34,969.25 is: 52,417.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,691.57 : 69,988.75 = 34,969.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,691.57/69,988.75 = 34,969.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,691.57x = 69,988.75 × 34,969.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,691.57x = 2,447,453,658.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,453,658.57/46,691.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,417.47

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