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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,841.36, 70,262.16 and 19,139.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,841.36, 70,262.16 and 19,139.36 is: 28,709.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,841.36 : 70,262.16 = 19,139.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,841.36/70,262.16 = 19,139.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,841.36x = 70,262.16 × 19,139.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,841.36x = 1,344,772,774.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,772,774.62/46,841.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,709.09

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