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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,901.30, 70,355.62 and 13,621.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,901.30, 70,355.62 and 13,621.92 is: 20,433.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,901.30 : 70,355.62 = 13,621.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,901.30/70,355.62 = 13,621.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,901.30x = 70,355.62 × 13,621.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,901.30x = 958,378,627.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,378,627.19/46,901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,433.95

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