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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,871.25, 70,265.35 and 35,010.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,871.25, 70,265.35 and 35,010.71 is: 52,485.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,871.25 : 70,265.35 = 35,010.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,871.25/70,265.35 = 35,010.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,871.25x = 70,265.35 × 35,010.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,871.25x = 2,460,039,451.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,039,451.74/46,871.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,485.04

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