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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,811.52, 70,214.54 and 13,530.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,811.52, 70,214.54 and 13,530.85 is: 20,295.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,811.52 : 70,214.54 = 13,530.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,811.52/70,214.54 = 13,530.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,811.52x = 70,214.54 × 13,530.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,811.52x = 950,062,165.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,062,165.37/46,811.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,295.48

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