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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,930.91, 70,390.88 and 18,849.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,930.91, 70,390.88 and 18,849.83 is: 28,272.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,930.91 : 70,390.88 = 18,849.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,930.91/70,390.88 = 18,849.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,930.91x = 70,390.88 × 18,849.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,930.91x = 1,326,855,816.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,855,816.72/46,930.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,272.54

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