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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,964.17, 70,279.97 and 29,203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,964.17, 70,279.97 and 29,203.20 is: 43,701.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,964.17 : 70,279.97 = 29,203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,964.17/70,279.97 = 29,203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,964.17x = 70,279.97 × 29,203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,964.17x = 2,052,399,758.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,399,758.36/46,964.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,701.39

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