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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,886.83, 70,281.65 and 29,316.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,886.83, 70,281.65 and 29,316.31 is: 43,944.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,886.83 : 70,281.65 = 29,316.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,886.83/70,281.65 = 29,316.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,886.83x = 70,281.65 × 29,316.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,886.83x = 2,060,398,492.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,398,492.13/46,886.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,944.08

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