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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,814.31, 70,221.98 and 13,534.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,814.31, 70,221.98 and 13,534.67 is: 20,302.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,814.31 : 70,221.98 = 13,534.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,814.31/70,221.98 = 13,534.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,814.31x = 70,221.98 × 13,534.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,814.31x = 950,431,535.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,431,535.44/46,814.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,302.16

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