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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,992.22, 70,481.47 and 13,703.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,992.22, 70,481.47 and 13,703.34 is: 20,553.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,992.22 : 70,481.47 = 13,703.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,992.22/70,481.47 = 13,703.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,992.22x = 70,481.47 × 13,703.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,992.22x = 965,831,547.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,831,547.11/46,992.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,553.01

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