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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,940.22, 70,410.44 and 13,661.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,940.22, 70,410.44 and 13,661.08 is: 20,491.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,940.22 : 70,410.44 = 13,661.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,940.22/70,410.44 = 13,661.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,940.22x = 70,410.44 × 13,661.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,940.22x = 961,882,653.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,882,653.68/46,940.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,491.65

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