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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,772.52, 70,148.52 and 13,485.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,772.52, 70,148.52 and 13,485.35 is: 20,225.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,772.52 : 70,148.52 = 13,485.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,772.52/70,148.52 = 13,485.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,772.52x = 70,148.52 × 13,485.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,772.52x = 945,977,344.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,977,344.18/46,772.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,225.07

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