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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,921.76, 70,326.48 and 32,804.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,921.76, 70,326.48 and 32,804.72 is: 49,167.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,921.76 : 70,326.48 = 32,804.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,921.76/70,326.48 = 32,804.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,921.76x = 70,326.48 × 32,804.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,921.76x = 2,307,040,484.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,040,484.99/46,921.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,167.82

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