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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,660.16, 70,019.26 and 18,958.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,660.16, 70,019.26 and 18,958.16 is: 28,449.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,660.16 : 70,019.26 = 18,958.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,660.16/70,019.26 = 18,958.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,660.16x = 70,019.26 × 18,958.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,660.16x = 1,327,435,936.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,435,936.67/46,660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,449.03

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