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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,989.32, 70,522.86 and 35,264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,989.32, 70,522.86 and 35,264.84 is: 52,926.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,989.32 : 70,522.86 = 35,264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,989.32/70,522.86 = 35,264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,989.32x = 70,522.86 × 35,264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,989.32x = 2,486,977,374.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,977,374.24/46,989.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,926.44

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