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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,874.20, 70,309.26 and 13,593.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,874.20, 70,309.26 and 13,593.54 is: 20,389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,874.20 : 70,309.26 = 13,593.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,874.20/70,309.26 = 13,593.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,874.20x = 70,309.26 × 13,593.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,874.20x = 955,751,738.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,751,738.18/46,874.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.72

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