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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,689.39, 70,045.19 and 13,408.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,689.39, 70,045.19 and 13,408.73 is: 20,116.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,689.39 : 70,045.19 = 13,408.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,689.39/70,045.19 = 13,408.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,689.39x = 70,045.19 × 13,408.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,689.39x = 939,216,623.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,216,623.24/46,689.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,116.28

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