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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,912.64, 70,356.64 and 13,623.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,912.64, 70,356.64 and 13,623.76 is: 20,432.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,912.64 : 70,356.64 = 13,623.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,912.64/70,356.64 = 13,623.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,912.64x = 70,356.64 × 13,623.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,912.64x = 958,521,977.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,521,977.77/46,912.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,432.06

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