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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,964.59, 70,448.26 and 13,683.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,964.59, 70,448.26 and 13,683.92 is: 20,526.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,964.59 : 70,448.26 = 13,683.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,964.59/70,448.26 = 13,683.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,964.59x = 70,448.26 × 13,683.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,964.59x = 964,008,353.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,008,353.98/46,964.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,526.28

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