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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,681.33, 70,021.88 and 20,010.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,681.33, 70,021.88 and 20,010.02 is: 30,014.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,681.33 : 70,021.88 = 20,010.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,681.33/70,021.88 = 20,010.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,681.33x = 70,021.88 × 20,010.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,681.33x = 1,401,139,219.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,139,219.24/46,681.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,014.98

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