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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,954.98, 70,455.42 and 20,656.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,954.98, 70,455.42 and 20,656.44 is: 30,994.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,954.98 : 70,455.42 = 20,656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,954.98/70,455.42 = 20,656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,954.98x = 70,455.42 × 20,656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,954.98x = 1,455,358,155.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,358,155.90/46,954.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,994.76

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