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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,995.66, 70,497.63 and 13,261.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,995.66, 70,497.63 and 13,261.97 is: 19,894.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,995.66 : 70,497.63 = 13,261.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,995.66/70,497.63 = 13,261.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,995.66x = 70,497.63 × 13,261.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,995.66x = 934,937,630.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,937,630.38/46,995.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,894.13

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