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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,803.16, 70,233.24 and 24,632.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,803.16, 70,233.24 and 24,632.32 is: 36,963.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,803.16 : 70,233.24 = 24,632.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,803.16/70,233.24 = 24,632.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,803.16x = 70,233.24 × 24,632.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,803.16x = 1,730,007,642.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,007,642.32/46,803.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,963.48

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