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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,995.27, 70,489.62 and 22,040.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,995.27, 70,489.62 and 22,040.79 is: 33,059.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,995.27 : 70,489.62 = 22,040.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,995.27/70,489.62 = 22,040.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,995.27x = 70,489.62 × 22,040.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,995.27x = 1,553,646,911.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,646,911.60/46,995.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,059.64

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