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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,707.98, 70,061.54 and 13,427.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,707.98, 70,061.54 and 13,427.91 is: 20,141.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,707.98 : 70,061.54 = 13,427.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,707.98/70,061.54 = 13,427.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,707.98x = 70,061.54 × 13,427.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,707.98x = 940,779,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,779,986.44/46,707.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,141.74

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