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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,927.80, 70,394.70 and 18,844.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,927.80, 70,394.70 and 18,844.14 is: 28,267.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,927.80 : 70,394.70 = 18,844.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,927.80/70,394.70 = 18,844.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,927.80x = 70,394.70 × 18,844.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,927.80x = 1,326,527,582.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,527,582.06/46,927.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,267.41

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