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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,992.33, 70,498.86 and 23,312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,992.33, 70,498.86 and 23,312.76 is: 34,974.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,992.33 : 70,498.86 = 23,312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,992.33/70,498.86 = 23,312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,992.33x = 70,498.86 × 23,312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,992.33x = 1,643,523,003.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,523,003.45/46,992.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,974.28

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