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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,771.29, 70,156.33 and 31,741.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,771.29, 70,156.33 and 31,741.13 is: 47,611.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,771.29 : 70,156.33 = 31,741.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,771.29/70,156.33 = 31,741.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,771.29x = 70,156.33 × 31,741.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,771.29x = 2,226,841,286.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,841,286.89/46,771.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,611.29

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