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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,954.28, 70,443.68 and 13,673.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,954.28, 70,443.68 and 13,673.61 is: 20,513.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,954.28 : 70,443.68 = 13,673.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,954.28/70,443.68 = 13,673.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,954.28x = 70,443.68 × 13,673.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,954.28x = 963,219,338.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,219,338.92/46,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,513.98

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