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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,786.61, 70,041.71 and 30,097.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,786.61, 70,041.71 and 30,097.37 is: 45,057.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,786.61 : 70,041.71 = 30,097.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,786.61/70,041.71 = 30,097.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,786.61x = 70,041.71 × 30,097.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,786.61x = 2,108,071,511.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,071,511.65/46,786.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,057.15

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