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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,670.27, 70,029.99 and 20,344.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,670.27, 70,029.99 and 20,344.25 is: 30,527.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,670.27 : 70,029.99 = 20,344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,670.27/70,029.99 = 20,344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,670.27x = 70,029.99 × 20,344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,670.27x = 1,424,707,273.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,707,273.91/46,670.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,527.09

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