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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,764.54, 70,118.82 and 21,810.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,764.54, 70,118.82 and 21,810.24 is: 32,702.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,764.54 : 70,118.82 = 21,810.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,764.54/70,118.82 = 21,810.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,764.54x = 70,118.82 × 21,810.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,764.54x = 1,529,308,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,308,292.72/46,764.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,702.31

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