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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,682.93, 69,996.11 and 18,607.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,682.93, 69,996.11 and 18,607.25 is: 27,899.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,682.93 : 69,996.11 = 18,607.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,682.93/69,996.11 = 18,607.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,682.93x = 69,996.11 × 18,607.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,682.93x = 1,302,434,674.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,434,674.78/46,682.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,899.59

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