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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,763.55, 70,145.73 and 13,483.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,763.55, 70,145.73 and 13,483.69 is: 20,225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,763.55 : 70,145.73 = 13,483.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,763.55/70,145.73 = 13,483.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,763.55x = 70,145.73 × 13,483.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,763.55x = 945,823,102.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,823,102.78/46,763.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,225.65

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