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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,784.44, 70,127.64 and 21,803.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,784.44, 70,127.64 and 21,803.88 is: 32,682.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,784.44 : 70,127.64 = 21,803.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,784.44/70,127.64 = 21,803.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,784.44x = 70,127.64 × 21,803.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,784.44x = 1,529,054,647.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,054,647.24/46,784.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,682.97

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