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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,955.09, 70,430.51 and 13,674.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,955.09, 70,430.51 and 13,674.42 is: 20,511.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,955.09 : 70,430.51 = 13,674.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,955.09/70,430.51 = 13,674.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,955.09x = 70,430.51 × 13,674.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,955.09x = 963,096,408.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,096,408.74/46,955.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,511.01

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