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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,665.61, 70,027.58 and 18,963.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,665.61, 70,027.58 and 18,963.61 is: 28,457.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,665.61 : 70,027.58 = 18,963.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,665.61/70,027.58 = 18,963.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,665.61x = 70,027.58 × 18,963.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,665.61x = 1,327,975,716.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,975,716.36/46,665.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,457.27

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