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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,907.58, 70,361.73 and 13,629.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,907.58, 70,361.73 and 13,629.90 is: 20,444.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,907.58 : 70,361.73 = 13,629.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,907.58/70,361.73 = 13,629.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,907.58x = 70,361.73 × 13,629.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,907.58x = 959,023,343.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,023,343.73/46,907.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,444.95

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