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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,827.63, 70,252.03 and 13,550.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,827.63, 70,252.03 and 13,550.37 is: 20,328.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,827.63 : 70,252.03 = 13,550.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,827.63/70,252.03 = 13,550.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,827.63x = 70,252.03 × 13,550.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,827.63x = 951,940,999.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,940,999.75/46,827.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,328.62

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