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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,986.85, 70,477.03 and 22,032.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,986.85, 70,477.03 and 22,032.44 is: 33,047.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,986.85 : 70,477.03 = 22,032.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,986.85/70,477.03 = 22,032.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,986.85x = 70,477.03 × 22,032.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,986.85x = 1,552,780,934.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,780,934.85/46,986.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,047.14

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