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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,670.58, 69,977.72 and 18,594.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,670.58, 69,977.72 and 18,594.96 is: 27,881.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,670.58 : 69,977.72 = 18,594.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,670.58/69,977.72 = 18,594.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,670.58x = 69,977.72 × 18,594.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,670.58x = 1,301,232,904.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,232,904.29/46,670.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,881.22

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