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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,770.27, 70,146.95 and 13,482.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,770.27, 70,146.95 and 13,482.15 is: 20,220.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,770.27 : 70,146.95 = 13,482.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,770.27/70,146.95 = 13,482.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,770.27x = 70,146.95 × 13,482.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,770.27x = 945,731,634.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,731,634.53/46,770.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,220.79

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