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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,755.98, 70,237.77 and 28,999.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,755.98, 70,237.77 and 28,999.76 is: 43,564.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,755.98 : 70,237.77 = 28,999.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,755.98/70,237.77 = 28,999.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,755.98x = 70,237.77 × 28,999.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,755.98x = 2,036,878,327.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,878,327.94/46,755.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,564.02

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