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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,895.52, 70,343.28 and 14,063.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,895.52, 70,343.28 and 14,063.52 is: 21,095.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,895.52 : 70,343.28 = 14,063.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,895.52/70,343.28 = 14,063.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,895.52x = 70,343.28 × 14,063.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,895.52x = 989,274,125.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,274,125.15/46,895.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,095.28

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