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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,713.58, 70,062.84 and 13,426.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,713.58, 70,062.84 and 13,426.06 is: 20,136.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,713.58 : 70,062.84 = 13,426.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,713.58/70,062.84 = 13,426.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,713.58x = 70,062.84 × 13,426.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,713.58x = 940,667,893.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,667,893.61/46,713.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,136.93

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