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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,677.74, 69,989.85 and 31,904.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,677.74, 69,989.85 and 31,904.96 is: 47,839.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,677.74 : 69,989.85 = 31,904.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,677.74/69,989.85 = 31,904.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,677.74x = 69,989.85 × 31,904.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,677.74x = 2,233,023,014.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,023,014.71/46,677.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,839.15

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