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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,680.33, 70,020.38 and 20,009.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,680.33, 70,020.38 and 20,009.02 is: 30,013.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,680.33 : 70,020.38 = 20,009.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,680.33/70,020.38 = 20,009.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,680.33x = 70,020.38 × 20,009.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,680.33x = 1,401,039,183.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,039,183.83/46,680.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,013.48

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