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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,822.16, 70,259.16 and 19,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,822.16, 70,259.16 and 19,118 is: 28,687.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,822.16 : 70,259.16 = 19,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,822.16/70,259.16 = 19,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,822.16x = 70,259.16 × 19,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,822.16x = 1,343,214,620.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,214,620.88/46,822.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,687.58

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