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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,885.46, 70,279.58 and 29,314.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,885.46, 70,279.58 and 29,314.94 is: 43,942.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,885.46 : 70,279.58 = 29,314.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,885.46/70,279.58 = 29,314.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,885.46x = 70,279.58 × 29,314.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,885.46x = 2,060,241,392.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,241,392.81/46,885.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,942.02

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