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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,664.61, 70,026.08 and 18,962.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,664.61, 70,026.08 and 18,962.61 is: 28,455.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,664.61 : 70,026.08 = 18,962.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,664.61/70,026.08 = 18,962.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,664.61x = 70,026.08 × 18,962.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,664.61x = 1,327,877,150.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,877,150.06/46,664.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,455.76

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