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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,830.92, 70,197.72 and 29,975.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,830.92, 70,197.72 and 29,975.84 is: 44,932.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,830.92 : 70,197.72 = 29,975.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,830.92/70,197.72 = 29,975.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,830.92x = 70,197.72 × 29,975.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,830.92x = 2,104,235,623.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,235,623.08/46,830.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,932.61

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