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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,870.81, 70,275.03 and 25,820.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,870.81, 70,275.03 and 25,820.76 is: 38,713.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,870.81 : 70,275.03 = 25,820.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,870.81/70,275.03 = 25,820.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,870.81x = 70,275.03 × 25,820.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,870.81x = 1,814,554,683.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,554,683.62/46,870.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,713.96

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