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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,926.58, 70,401.40 and 13,646.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,926.58, 70,401.40 and 13,646.93 is: 20,473.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,926.58 : 70,401.40 = 13,646.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,926.58/70,401.40 = 13,646.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,926.58x = 70,401.40 × 13,646.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,926.58x = 960,762,987.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,762,987.59/46,926.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,473.75

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