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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,797.44, 70,244.76 and 31,323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,797.44, 70,244.76 and 31,323.20 is: 47,017.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,797.44 : 70,244.76 = 31,323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,797.44/70,244.76 = 31,323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,797.44x = 70,244.76 × 31,323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,797.44x = 2,200,290,666.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,290,666.43/46,797.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,017.33

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