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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,777.62, 70,117.42 and 21,797.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,777.62, 70,117.42 and 21,797.06 is: 32,672.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,777.62 : 70,117.42 = 21,797.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,777.62/70,117.42 = 21,797.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,777.62x = 70,117.42 × 21,797.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,777.62x = 1,528,353,610.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,353,610.79/46,777.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,672.75

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