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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,882.08, 70,274.52 and 29,311.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,882.08, 70,274.52 and 29,311.56 is: 43,936.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,882.08 : 70,274.52 = 29,311.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,882.08/70,274.52 = 29,311.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,882.08x = 70,274.52 × 29,311.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,882.08x = 2,059,855,809.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,855,809.45/46,882.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,936.95

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