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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,707.59, 70,053.86 and 13,420.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,707.59, 70,053.86 and 13,420.07 is: 20,127.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,707.59 : 70,053.86 = 13,420.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,707.59/70,053.86 = 13,420.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,707.59x = 70,053.86 × 13,420.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,707.59x = 940,127,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,127,287.60/46,707.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,127.94

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