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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,738.88, 70,091.90 and 13,450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,738.88, 70,091.90 and 13,450 is: 20,170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,738.88 : 70,091.90 = 13,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,738.88/70,091.90 = 13,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,738.88x = 70,091.90 × 13,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,738.88x = 942,736,055.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,736,055.00/46,738.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,170.27

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