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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,847.92, 70,282.14 and 13,569.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,847.92, 70,282.14 and 13,569.34 is: 20,356.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,847.92 : 70,282.14 = 13,569.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,847.92/70,282.14 = 13,569.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,847.92x = 70,282.14 × 13,569.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,847.92x = 953,682,253.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,682,253.59/46,847.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,356.98

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