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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,683.93, 69,997.60 and 18,608.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,683.93, 69,997.60 and 18,608.25 is: 27,901.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,683.93 : 69,997.60 = 18,608.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,683.93/69,997.60 = 18,608.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,683.93x = 69,997.60 × 18,608.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,683.93x = 1,302,532,840.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,532,840.20/46,683.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,901.10

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