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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,823.63, 70,235.51 and 19,121.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,823.63, 70,235.51 and 19,121.63 is: 28,682.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,823.63 : 70,235.51 = 19,121.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,823.63/70,235.51 = 19,121.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,823.63x = 70,235.51 × 19,121.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,823.63x = 1,343,016,988.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,016,988.30/46,823.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,682.47

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