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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,867.82, 70,287.14 and 13,590.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,867.82, 70,287.14 and 13,590.19 is: 20,381.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,867.82 : 70,287.14 = 13,590.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,867.82/70,287.14 = 13,590.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,867.82x = 70,287.14 × 13,590.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,867.82x = 955,215,235.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,215,235.72/46,867.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,381.05

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