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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,710.76, 70,054.62 and 27,011.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,710.76, 70,054.62 and 27,011.56 is: 40,510.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,710.76 : 70,054.62 = 27,011.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,710.76/70,054.62 = 27,011.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,710.76x = 70,054.62 × 27,011.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,710.76x = 1,892,284,571.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,284,571.41/46,710.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,510.68

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