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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,924.62, 70,386.98 and 21,982.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,924.62, 70,386.98 and 21,982.19 is: 32,973.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,924.62 : 70,386.98 = 21,982.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,924.62/70,386.98 = 21,982.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,924.62x = 70,386.98 × 21,982.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,924.62x = 1,547,259,506.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,259,506.04/46,924.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,973.30

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