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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,679.57, 70,011.05 and 18,597.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,679.57, 70,011.05 and 18,597.27 is: 27,892.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,679.57 : 70,011.05 = 18,597.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,679.57/70,011.05 = 18,597.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,679.57x = 70,011.05 × 18,597.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,679.57x = 1,302,014,306.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,014,306.85/46,679.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,892.60

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