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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,701.64, 69,839.68 and 34,863.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,701.64, 69,839.68 and 34,863.76 is: 52,136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,701.64 : 69,839.68 = 34,863.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,701.64/69,839.68 = 34,863.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,701.64x = 69,839.68 × 34,863.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,701.64x = 2,434,873,842.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,873,842.00/46,701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,136.80

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