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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,725.82, 70,016.98 and 31,713.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,725.82, 70,016.98 and 31,713.44 is: 47,521.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,725.82 : 70,016.98 = 31,713.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,725.82/70,016.98 = 31,713.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,725.82x = 70,016.98 × 31,713.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,725.82x = 2,220,479,294.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,479,294.21/46,725.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,521.46

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