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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,903.18, 70,356.72 and 13,623.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,903.18, 70,356.72 and 13,623.24 is: 20,435.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,903.18 : 70,356.72 = 13,623.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,903.18/70,356.72 = 13,623.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,903.18x = 70,356.72 × 13,623.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,903.18x = 958,486,482.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,486,482.17/46,903.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,435.43

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