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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,914.66, 70,376.60 and 13,635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,914.66, 70,376.60 and 13,635 is: 20,453.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,914.66 : 70,376.60 = 13,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,914.66/70,376.60 = 13,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,914.66x = 70,376.60 × 13,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,914.66x = 959,584,941.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,584,941.00/46,914.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,453.84

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