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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,715.33, 70,094.86 and 20,416.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,715.33, 70,094.86 and 20,416.65 is: 30,634.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,715.33 : 70,094.86 = 20,416.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,715.33/70,094.86 = 20,416.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,715.33x = 70,094.86 × 20,416.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,715.33x = 1,431,102,172.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,102,172.38/46,715.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,634.53

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