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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,948.78, 70,434.72 and 13,669.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,948.78, 70,434.72 and 13,669.14 is: 20,507.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,948.78 : 70,434.72 = 13,669.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,948.78/70,434.72 = 13,669.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,948.78x = 70,434.72 × 13,669.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,948.78x = 962,782,048.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,782,048.54/46,948.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,507.07

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