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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,671.29, 70,006.78 and 11,610.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,671.29, 70,006.78 and 11,610.95 is: 17,416.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,671.29 : 70,006.78 = 11,610.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,671.29/70,006.78 = 11,610.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,671.29x = 70,006.78 × 11,610.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,671.29x = 812,844,886.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,844,886.72/46,671.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,416.38

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