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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,828.46, 70,168.71 and 38,020.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,828.46, 70,168.71 and 38,020.34 is: 56,970.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,828.46 : 70,168.71 = 38,020.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,828.46/70,168.71 = 38,020.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,828.46x = 70,168.71 × 38,020.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,828.46x = 2,667,838,211.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,838,211.56/46,828.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,970.45

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