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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,759.36, 70,129.04 and 13,473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,759.36, 70,129.04 and 13,473.20 is: 20,206.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,759.36 : 70,129.04 = 13,473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,759.36/70,129.04 = 13,473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,759.36x = 70,129.04 × 13,473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,759.36x = 944,862,581.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,862,581.73/46,759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,206.92

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