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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,895.92, 70,304.40 and 32,068.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,895.92, 70,304.40 and 32,068.56 is: 48,075.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,895.92 : 70,304.40 = 32,068.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,895.92/70,304.40 = 32,068.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,895.92x = 70,304.40 × 32,068.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,895.92x = 2,254,560,869.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,560,869.66/46,895.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,075.84

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