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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,855.60, 70,205.64 and 32,975.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,855.60, 70,205.64 and 32,975.44 is: 49,408.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,855.60 : 70,205.64 = 32,975.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,855.60/70,205.64 = 32,975.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,855.60x = 70,205.64 × 32,975.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,855.60x = 2,315,061,869.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,061,869.48/46,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,408.44

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