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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,759.25, 70,128.86 and 13,473.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,759.25, 70,128.86 and 13,473.11 is: 20,206.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,759.25 : 70,128.86 = 13,473.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,759.25/70,128.86 = 13,473.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,759.25x = 70,128.86 × 13,473.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,759.25x = 944,853,952.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,853,952.91/46,759.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,206.78

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