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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,713.65, 70,119.79 and 21,777.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,713.65, 70,119.79 and 21,777.75 is: 32,689.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,713.65 : 70,119.79 = 21,777.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,713.65/70,119.79 = 21,777.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,713.65x = 70,119.79 × 21,777.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,713.65x = 1,527,051,324.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,051,324.73/46,713.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,689.62

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