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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,789.98, 70,190.91 and 21,483.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,789.98, 70,190.91 and 21,483.33 is: 32,227.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,789.98 : 70,190.91 = 21,483.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,789.98/70,190.91 = 21,483.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,789.98x = 70,190.91 × 21,483.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,789.98x = 1,507,934,482.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,934,482.53/46,789.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,227.72

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