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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,713.56, 70,082.19 and 13,432.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,713.56, 70,082.19 and 13,432.91 is: 20,152.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,713.56 : 70,082.19 = 13,432.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,713.56/70,082.19 = 13,432.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,713.56x = 70,082.19 × 13,432.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,713.56x = 941,407,400.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,407,400.46/46,713.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,152.77

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