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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,785.93, 70,215.76 and 21,813.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,785.93, 70,215.76 and 21,813.13 is: 32,736.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,785.93 : 70,215.76 = 21,813.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,785.93/70,215.76 = 21,813.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,785.93x = 70,215.76 × 21,813.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,785.93x = 1,531,625,500.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,625,500.93/46,785.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,736.88

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