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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,715.78, 69,740.92 and 45,075.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,715.78, 69,740.92 and 45,075.44 is: 67,292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,715.78 : 69,740.92 = 45,075.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,715.78/69,740.92 = 45,075.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,715.78x = 69,740.92 × 45,075.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,715.78x = 3,143,602,655.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,602,655.00/46,715.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,292.09

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