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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,735.78, 69,770.72 and 45,095.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,735.78, 69,770.72 and 45,095.44 is: 67,321.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,735.78 : 69,770.72 = 45,095.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,735.78/69,770.72 = 45,095.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,735.78x = 69,770.72 × 45,095.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,735.78x = 3,146,341,317.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,341,317.52/46,735.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,321.90

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