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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,909.93, 70,368.54 and 13,630.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,909.93, 70,368.54 and 13,630.48 is: 20,446.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,909.93 : 70,368.54 = 13,630.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,909.93/70,368.54 = 13,630.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,909.93x = 70,368.54 × 13,630.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,909.93x = 959,156,977.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,156,977.10/46,909.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,446.78

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