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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,975.59, 70,466.69 and 18,895.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,975.59, 70,466.69 and 18,895.82 is: 28,345.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,975.59 : 70,466.69 = 18,895.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,975.59/70,466.69 = 18,895.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,975.59x = 70,466.69 × 18,895.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,975.59x = 1,331,525,585.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,525,585.14/46,975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,345.05

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