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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,794.98, 70,171.61 and 13,507.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,794.98, 70,171.61 and 13,507.13 is: 20,254.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,794.98 : 70,171.61 = 13,507.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,794.98/70,171.61 = 13,507.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,794.98x = 70,171.61 × 13,507.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,794.98x = 947,816,640.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,816,640.19/46,794.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,254.67

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