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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,783.52, 70,450.64 and 33,727.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,783.52, 70,450.64 and 33,727.76 is: 50,790.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,783.52 : 70,450.64 = 33,727.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,783.52/70,450.64 = 33,727.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,783.52x = 70,450.64 × 33,727.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,783.52x = 2,376,142,277.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,142,277.77/46,783.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,790.16

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