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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,995.65, 70,511.93 and 20,681.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,995.65, 70,511.93 and 20,681.94 is: 31,031.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,995.65 : 70,511.93 = 20,681.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,995.65/70,511.93 = 20,681.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,995.65x = 70,511.93 × 20,681.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,995.65x = 1,458,323,402.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,323,402.13/46,995.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,031.03

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