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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,837.48, 70,262.70 and 19,129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,837.48, 70,262.70 and 19,129 is: 28,696.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,837.48 : 70,262.70 = 19,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,837.48/70,262.70 = 19,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,837.48x = 70,262.70 × 19,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,837.48x = 1,344,055,188.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,055,188.30/46,837.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,696.15

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