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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,911.44, 70,329.72 and 32,083.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,911.44, 70,329.72 and 32,083.28 is: 48,099.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,911.44 : 70,329.72 = 32,083.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,911.44/70,329.72 = 32,083.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,911.44x = 70,329.72 × 32,083.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,911.44x = 2,256,408,099.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,408,099.08/46,911.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,099.31

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