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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,679.22, 70,049.96 and 24,210.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,679.22, 70,049.96 and 24,210.61 is: 36,332.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,679.22 : 70,049.96 = 24,210.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,679.22/70,049.96 = 24,210.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,679.22x = 70,049.96 × 24,210.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,679.22x = 1,695,952,147.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,952,147.48/46,679.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,332.06

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