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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,716.28, 70,094.95 and 24,524.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,716.28, 70,094.95 and 24,524.51 is: 36,797.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,716.28 : 70,094.95 = 24,524.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,716.28/70,094.95 = 24,524.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,716.28x = 70,094.95 × 24,524.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,716.28x = 1,719,043,890.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,043,890.44/46,716.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,797.54

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