Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,620, 291,930 and 46,876
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 194,620, 291,930 and 46,876 is: 70,314
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,620 : 291,930 = 46,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,620/291,930 = 46,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,620x = 291,930 × 46,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,620x = 13,684,510,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,684,510,680/194,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,314
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