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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,668.40, 70,002.60 and 44,141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,668.40, 70,002.60 and 44,141.20 is: 66,211.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,668.40 : 70,002.60 = 44,141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,668.40/70,002.60 = 44,141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,668.40x = 70,002.60 × 44,141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,668.40x = 3,089,998,767.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,998,767.12/46,668.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,211.80

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