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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,836.61, 70,205.70 and 29,067.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,836.61, 70,205.70 and 29,067.23 is: 43,570.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,836.61 : 70,205.70 = 29,067.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,836.61/70,205.70 = 29,067.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,836.61x = 70,205.70 × 29,067.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,836.61x = 2,040,685,229.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,685,229.21/46,836.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,570.30

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