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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,977.67, 70,392.59 and 36,330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,977.67, 70,392.59 and 36,330.09 is: 54,437.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,977.67 : 70,392.59 = 36,330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,977.67/70,392.59 = 36,330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,977.67x = 70,392.59 × 36,330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,977.67x = 2,557,369,220.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,369,220.86/46,977.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,437.98

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