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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,805.67, 70,226.05 and 24,302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,805.67, 70,226.05 and 24,302.30 is: 36,462.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,805.67 : 70,226.05 = 24,302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,805.67/70,226.05 = 24,302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,805.67x = 70,226.05 × 24,302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,805.67x = 1,706,654,692.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,654,692.78/46,805.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,462.56

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