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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,757.28, 70,125.60 and 13,470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,757.28, 70,125.60 and 13,470 is: 20,202.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,757.28 : 70,125.60 = 13,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,757.28/70,125.60 = 13,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,757.28x = 70,125.60 × 13,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,757.28x = 944,591,832.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,591,832.00/46,757.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,202.03

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