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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,797.59, 70,203.68 and 28,073.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,797.59, 70,203.68 and 28,073.23 is: 42,114.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,797.59 : 70,203.68 = 28,073.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,797.59/70,203.68 = 28,073.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,797.59x = 70,203.68 × 28,073.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,797.59x = 1,970,844,055.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,844,055.49/46,797.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,114.22

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