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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,710.59, 70,058.34 and 13,423.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,710.59, 70,058.34 and 13,423.05 is: 20,132.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,710.59 : 70,058.34 = 13,423.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,710.59/70,058.34 = 13,423.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,710.59x = 70,058.34 × 13,423.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,710.59x = 940,396,600.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,396,600.74/46,710.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,132.41

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