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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,752.63, 70,140.94 and 13,475.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,752.63, 70,140.94 and 13,475.30 is: 20,216.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,752.63 : 70,140.94 = 13,475.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,752.63/70,140.94 = 13,475.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,752.63x = 70,140.94 × 13,475.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,752.63x = 945,169,824.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,169,824.39/46,752.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,216.40

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