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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,954.79, 70,444.43 and 13,674.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,954.79, 70,444.43 and 13,674.11 is: 20,514.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,954.79 : 70,444.43 = 13,674.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,954.79/70,444.43 = 13,674.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,954.79x = 70,444.43 × 13,674.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,954.79x = 963,264,816.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,264,816.34/46,954.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,514.73

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