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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,821.39, 70,193.21 and 21,848.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,821.39, 70,193.21 and 21,848.28 is: 32,754.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,821.39 : 70,193.21 = 21,848.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,821.39/70,193.21 = 21,848.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,821.39x = 70,193.21 × 21,848.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,821.39x = 1,533,600,796.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,600,796.94/46,821.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,754.28

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