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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,843.36, 70,265.16 and 19,141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,843.36, 70,265.16 and 19,141.36 is: 28,712.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,843.36 : 70,265.16 = 19,141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,843.36/70,265.16 = 19,141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,843.36x = 70,265.16 × 19,141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,843.36x = 1,344,970,723.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,970,723.02/46,843.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,712.09

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