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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,908.30, 70,366.11 and 13,628.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,908.30, 70,366.11 and 13,628.91 is: 20,444.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,908.30 : 70,366.11 = 13,628.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,908.30/70,366.11 = 13,628.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,908.30x = 70,366.11 × 13,628.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,908.30x = 959,013,380.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,013,380.24/46,908.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,444.43

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