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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,795.78, 70,217.97 and 35,773.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,795.78, 70,217.97 and 35,773.30 is: 53,678.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,795.78 : 70,217.97 = 35,773.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,795.78/70,217.97 = 35,773.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,795.78x = 70,217.97 × 35,773.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,795.78x = 2,511,928,506.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,928,506.20/46,795.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,678.53

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