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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,667.52, 69,994.71 and 13,390.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,667.52, 69,994.71 and 13,390.41 is: 20,083.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,667.52 : 69,994.71 = 13,390.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,667.52/69,994.71 = 13,390.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,667.52x = 69,994.71 × 13,390.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,667.52x = 937,257,864.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,257,864.73/46,667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,083.73

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