Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,648, 291,972 and 46,904
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 194,648, 291,972 and 46,904 is: 70,356
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,648 : 291,972 = 46,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,648/291,972 = 46,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,648x = 291,972 × 46,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,648x = 13,694,654,688 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,694,654,688/194,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,356
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