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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,910.13, 70,365.66 and 11,849.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,910.13, 70,365.66 and 11,849.82 is: 17,774.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,910.13 : 70,365.66 = 11,849.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,910.13/70,365.66 = 11,849.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,910.13x = 70,365.66 × 11,849.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,910.13x = 833,820,405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,820,405.18/46,910.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,774.85

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