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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,942.08, 69,994.39 and 41,726.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,942.08, 69,994.39 and 41,726.08 is: 62,216.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,942.08 : 69,994.39 = 41,726.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,942.08/69,994.39 = 41,726.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,942.08x = 69,994.39 × 41,726.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,942.08x = 2,920,591,516.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,591,516.69/46,942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,216.92

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