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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,997.82, 70,358.22 and 41,165.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,997.82, 70,358.22 and 41,165.82 is: 61,627.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,997.82 : 70,358.22 = 41,165.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,997.82/70,358.22 = 41,165.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,997.82x = 70,358.22 × 41,165.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,997.82x = 2,896,353,820.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896,353,820.04/46,997.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,627.41

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