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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,895.68, 70,350.45 and 13,611.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,895.68, 70,350.45 and 13,611.43 is: 20,419.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,895.68 : 70,350.45 = 13,611.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,895.68/70,350.45 = 13,611.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,895.68x = 70,350.45 × 13,611.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,895.68x = 957,570,225.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,570,225.64/46,895.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,419.16

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