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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,807.80, 70,211.70 and 36,310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,807.80, 70,211.70 and 36,310.20 is: 54,465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,807.80 : 70,211.70 = 36,310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,807.80/70,211.70 = 36,310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,807.80x = 70,211.70 × 36,310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,807.80x = 2,549,400,869.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,400,869.34/46,807.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,465.30

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