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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,978.31, 70,451.05 and 22,030.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,978.31, 70,451.05 and 22,030.11 is: 33,037.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,978.31 : 70,451.05 = 22,030.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,978.31/70,451.05 = 22,030.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,978.31x = 70,451.05 × 22,030.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,978.31x = 1,552,044,061.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,044,061.85/46,978.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,037.46

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