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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,759.30, 70,138.95 and 31,012.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,759.30, 70,138.95 and 31,012.90 is: 46,519.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,759.30 : 70,138.95 = 31,012.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,759.30/70,138.95 = 31,012.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,759.30x = 70,138.95 × 31,012.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,759.30x = 2,175,212,242.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,212,242.46/46,759.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,519.35

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