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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,805.16, 70,193.88 and 13,525.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,805.16, 70,193.88 and 13,525.53 is: 20,284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,805.16 : 70,193.88 = 13,525.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,805.16/70,193.88 = 13,525.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,805.16x = 70,193.88 × 13,525.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,805.16x = 949,409,429.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,409,429.76/46,805.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,284.29

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