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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,709.26, 70,050.15 and 21,394.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,709.26, 70,050.15 and 21,394.43 is: 32,085.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,709.26 : 70,050.15 = 21,394.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,709.26/70,050.15 = 21,394.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,709.26x = 70,050.15 × 21,394.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,709.26x = 1,498,682,943.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,682,943.10/46,709.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,085.35

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