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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,364.82, 70,658.99 and 46,077.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,364.82, 70,658.99 and 46,077.73 is: 68,738.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,364.82 : 70,658.99 = 46,077.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,364.82/70,658.99 = 46,077.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,364.82x = 70,658.99 × 46,077.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,364.82x = 3,255,805,863.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,255,805,863.29/47,364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,738.91

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