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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,991.21, 70,351.43 and 31,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,991.21, 70,351.43 and 31,212 is: 46,728.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,991.21 : 70,351.43 = 31,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,991.21/70,351.43 = 31,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,991.21x = 70,351.43 × 31,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,991.21x = 2,195,808,677.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,808,677.10/46,991.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,728.08

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