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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,960.92, 70,452.36 and 13,681.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,960.92, 70,452.36 and 13,681.62 is: 20,525.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,960.92 : 70,452.36 = 13,681.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,960.92/70,452.36 = 13,681.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,960.92x = 70,452.36 × 13,681.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,960.92x = 963,902,417.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,902,417.62/46,960.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,525.63

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