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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,670.54, 70,006.10 and 11,610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,670.54, 70,006.10 and 11,610.20 is: 17,415.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,670.54 : 70,006.10 = 11,610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,670.54/70,006.10 = 11,610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,670.54x = 70,006.10 × 11,610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,670.54x = 812,784,822.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,784,822.22/46,670.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,415.37

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