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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,679.59, 70,050.52 and 24,210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,679.59, 70,050.52 and 24,210.98 is: 36,332.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,679.59 : 70,050.52 = 24,210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,679.59/70,050.52 = 24,210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,679.59x = 70,050.52 × 24,210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,679.59x = 1,695,991,681.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,991,681.41/46,679.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,332.62

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