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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,666.82, 70,022.76 and 22,961.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,666.82, 70,022.76 and 22,961.51 is: 34,453.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,666.82 : 70,022.76 = 22,961.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,666.82/70,022.76 = 22,961.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,666.82x = 70,022.76 × 22,961.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,666.82x = 1,607,828,479.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,828,479.02/46,666.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,453.35

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