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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,681.58, 70,022.26 and 20,010.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,681.58, 70,022.26 and 20,010.28 is: 30,015.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,681.58 : 70,022.26 = 20,010.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,681.58/70,022.26 = 20,010.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,681.58x = 70,022.26 × 20,010.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,681.58x = 1,401,164,803.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,164,803.75/46,681.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,015.37

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