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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,953.41, 70,336.22 and 28,223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,953.41, 70,336.22 and 28,223.28 is: 42,278.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,953.41 : 70,336.22 = 28,223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,953.41/70,336.22 = 28,223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,953.41x = 70,336.22 × 28,223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,953.41x = 1,985,118,690.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,118,690.09/46,953.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,278.48

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