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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,964.22, 70,406.91 and 21,991.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,964.22, 70,406.91 and 21,991.11 is: 32,968.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,964.22 : 70,406.91 = 21,991.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,964.22/70,406.91 = 21,991.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,964.22x = 70,406.91 × 21,991.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,964.22x = 1,548,326,102.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,326,102.57/46,964.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,968.21

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