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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,910.62, 70,343.92 and 27,194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,910.62, 70,343.92 and 27,194.82 is: 40,779.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,910.62 : 70,343.92 = 27,194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,910.62/70,343.92 = 27,194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,910.62x = 70,343.92 × 27,194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,910.62x = 1,912,990,242.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,990,242.49/46,910.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,779.47

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