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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,984.92, 70,460.46 and 13,698.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,984.92, 70,460.46 and 13,698.36 is: 20,542.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,984.92 : 70,460.46 = 13,698.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,984.92/70,460.46 = 13,698.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,984.92x = 70,460.46 × 13,698.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,984.92x = 965,192,746.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,192,746.85/46,984.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,542.61

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