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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,908.93, 70,367.04 and 13,629.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,908.93, 70,367.04 and 13,629.48 is: 20,445.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,908.93 : 70,367.04 = 13,629.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,908.93/70,367.04 = 13,629.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,908.93x = 70,367.04 × 13,629.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,908.93x = 959,066,164.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,066,164.34/46,908.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,445.28

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