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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,865.64, 70,210.15 and 23,145.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,865.64, 70,210.15 and 23,145.42 is: 34,674.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,865.64 : 70,210.15 = 23,145.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,865.64/70,210.15 = 23,145.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,865.64x = 70,210.15 × 23,145.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,865.64x = 1,625,043,410.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,043,410.01/46,865.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,674.52

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