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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,703.61, 70,059.06 and 23,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,703.61, 70,059.06 and 23,310 is: 34,966.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,703.61 : 70,059.06 = 23,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,703.61/70,059.06 = 23,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,703.61x = 70,059.06 × 23,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,703.61x = 1,633,076,688.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,076,688.60/46,703.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,966.82

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