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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,695.49, 70,022.27 and 13,408.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,695.49, 70,022.27 and 13,408.13 is: 20,106.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,695.49 : 70,022.27 = 13,408.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,695.49/70,022.27 = 13,408.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,695.49x = 70,022.27 × 13,408.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,695.49x = 938,867,907.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,867,907.63/46,695.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,106.18

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