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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,711.19, 70,066.12 and 21,737.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,711.19, 70,066.12 and 21,737.27 is: 32,605.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,711.19 : 70,066.12 = 21,737.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,711.19/70,066.12 = 21,737.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,711.19x = 70,066.12 × 21,737.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,711.19x = 1,523,046,047.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,046,047.47/46,711.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,605.59

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