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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,863.92, 70,306.28 and 13,585.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,863.92, 70,306.28 and 13,585.34 is: 20,381.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,863.92 : 70,306.28 = 13,585.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,863.92/70,306.28 = 13,585.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,863.92x = 70,306.28 × 13,585.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,863.92x = 955,134,717.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,134,717.94/46,863.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,381.02

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