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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,962.79, 70,455.62 and 13,683.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,962.79, 70,455.62 and 13,683.13 is: 20,528.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,962.79 : 70,455.62 = 13,683.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,962.79/70,455.62 = 13,683.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,962.79x = 70,455.62 × 13,683.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,962.79x = 964,053,265.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,053,265.76/46,962.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,528.02

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