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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,797.63, 70,196.98 and 13,518.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,797.63, 70,196.98 and 13,518.06 is: 20,277.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,797.63 : 70,196.98 = 13,518.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,797.63/70,196.98 = 13,518.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,797.63x = 70,196.98 × 13,518.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,797.63x = 948,926,987.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,926,987.46/46,797.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,277.24

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