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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,887.92, 70,280.28 and 23,160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,887.92, 70,280.28 and 23,160.34 is: 34,715.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,887.92 : 70,280.28 = 23,160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,887.92/70,280.28 = 23,160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,887.92x = 70,280.28 × 23,160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,887.92x = 1,627,714,828.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,714,828.69/46,887.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,715.01

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