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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,980.63, 70,477.41 and 24,795.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,980.63, 70,477.41 and 24,795.54 is: 37,196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,980.63 : 70,477.41 = 24,795.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,980.63/70,477.41 = 24,795.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,980.63x = 70,477.41 × 24,795.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,980.63x = 1,747,525,438.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,525,438.75/46,980.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,196.72

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