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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,877.13, 70,323.90 and 30,253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,877.13, 70,323.90 and 30,253.17 is: 45,385.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,877.13 : 70,323.90 = 30,253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,877.13/70,323.90 = 30,253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,877.13x = 70,323.90 × 30,253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,877.13x = 2,127,520,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,520,901.76/46,877.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,385.05

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