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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,730.25, 70,095.38 and 13,898.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,730.25, 70,095.38 and 13,898.25 is: 20,847.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,730.25 : 70,095.38 = 13,898.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,730.25/70,095.38 = 13,898.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,730.25x = 70,095.38 × 13,898.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,730.25x = 974,203,045.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,203,045.59/46,730.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,847.38

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