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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,753.72, 70,224.98 and 28,069.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,753.72, 70,224.98 and 28,069.32 is: 42,160.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,753.72 : 70,224.98 = 28,069.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,753.72/70,224.98 = 28,069.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,753.72x = 70,224.98 × 28,069.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,753.72x = 1,971,167,435.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,167,435.61/46,753.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,160.65

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