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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,767.65, 70,151.47 and 21,825.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,767.65, 70,151.47 and 21,825.16 is: 32,737.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,767.65 : 70,151.47 = 21,825.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,767.65/70,151.47 = 21,825.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,767.65x = 70,151.47 × 21,825.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,767.65x = 1,531,066,827.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,066,827.04/46,767.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,737.74

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