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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,700.43, 70,045.47 and 16,713.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,700.43, 70,045.47 and 16,713.47 is: 25,068.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,700.43 : 70,045.47 = 16,713.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,700.43/70,045.47 = 16,713.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,700.43x = 70,045.47 × 16,713.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,700.43x = 1,170,702,511.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,702,511.25/46,700.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,068.35

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