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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,884, 70,325.92 and 19,181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,884, 70,325.92 and 19,181.92 is: 28,772.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,884 : 70,325.92 = 19,181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,884/70,325.92 = 19,181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,884x = 70,325.92 × 19,181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,884x = 1,348,986,171.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,986,171.37/46,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,772.85

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