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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,729.68, 69,881.68 and 34,891.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,729.68, 69,881.68 and 34,891.76 is: 52,178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,729.68 : 69,881.68 = 34,891.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,729.68/69,881.68 = 34,891.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,729.68x = 69,881.68 × 34,891.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,729.68x = 2,438,294,806.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,294,806.96/46,729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,178.72

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