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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,744.97, 70,096.69 and 13,457.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,744.97, 70,096.69 and 13,457.26 is: 20,179.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,744.97 : 70,096.69 = 13,457.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,744.97/70,096.69 = 13,457.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,744.97x = 70,096.69 × 13,457.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,744.97x = 943,309,092.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,309,092.62/46,744.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,179.91

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