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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,759.24, 70,150.92 and 13,481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,759.24, 70,150.92 and 13,481.92 is: 20,226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,759.24 : 70,150.92 = 13,481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,759.24/70,150.92 = 13,481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,759.24x = 70,150.92 × 13,481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,759.24x = 945,769,091.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,769,091.37/46,759.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,226.36

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