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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,955.80, 70,445.25 and 13,676.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,955.80, 70,445.25 and 13,676.18 is: 20,517.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,955.80 : 70,445.25 = 13,676.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,955.80/70,445.25 = 13,676.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,955.80x = 70,445.25 × 13,676.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,955.80x = 963,421,566.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,421,566.92/46,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,517.63

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