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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,979.31, 70,452.55 and 22,031.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,979.31, 70,452.55 and 22,031.11 is: 33,038.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,979.31 : 70,452.55 = 22,031.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,979.31/70,452.55 = 22,031.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,979.31x = 70,452.55 × 22,031.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,979.31x = 1,552,147,878.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,147,878.83/46,979.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,038.97

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