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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,804.29, 70,188.43 and 36,828.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,804.29, 70,188.43 and 36,828.66 is: 55,228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,804.29 : 70,188.43 = 36,828.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,804.29/70,188.43 = 36,828.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,804.29x = 70,188.43 × 36,828.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,804.29x = 2,584,945,824.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,945,824.40/46,804.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,228.82

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