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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,901.82, 70,346.79 and 13,170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,901.82, 70,346.79 and 13,170.90 is: 19,754.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,901.82 : 70,346.79 = 13,170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,901.82/70,346.79 = 13,170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,901.82x = 70,346.79 × 13,170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,901.82x = 926,530,536.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,530,536.41/46,901.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,754.68

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