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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,664.72, 70,039.17 and 31,635.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,664.72, 70,039.17 and 31,635.47 is: 47,481.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,664.72 : 70,039.17 = 31,635.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,664.72/70,039.17 = 31,635.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,664.72x = 70,039.17 × 31,635.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,664.72x = 2,215,722,061.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,722,061.36/46,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,481.74

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