Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,472, 291,708 and 46,728
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 194,472, 291,708 and 46,728 is: 70,092
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,472 : 291,708 = 46,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,472/291,708 = 46,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,472x = 291,708 × 46,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,472x = 13,630,931,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,630,931,424/194,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,092
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