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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,945.68, 70,371.14 and 29,427.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,945.68, 70,371.14 and 29,427.81 is: 44,112.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,945.68 : 70,371.14 = 29,427.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,945.68/70,371.14 = 29,427.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,945.68x = 70,371.14 × 29,427.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,945.68x = 2,070,868,390.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,868,390.26/46,945.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,112.01

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