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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,958.44, 70,411.74 and 19,275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,958.44, 70,411.74 and 19,275.88 is: 28,903.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,958.44 : 70,411.74 = 19,275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,958.44/70,411.74 = 19,275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,958.44x = 70,411.74 × 19,275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,958.44x = 1,357,248,250.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,248,250.83/46,958.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,903.18

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