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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,993.69, 70,483.24 and 13,710.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,993.69, 70,483.24 and 13,710.28 is: 20,563.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,993.69 : 70,483.24 = 13,710.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,993.69/70,483.24 = 13,710.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,993.69x = 70,483.24 × 13,710.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,993.69x = 966,344,955.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,344,955.71/46,993.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,563.29

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