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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,960.69, 70,503.60 and 27,253.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,960.69, 70,503.60 and 27,253.39 is: 40,916.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,960.69 : 70,503.60 = 27,253.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,960.69/70,503.60 = 27,253.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,960.69x = 70,503.60 × 27,253.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,960.69x = 1,921,462,107.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,462,107.20/46,960.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,916.39

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