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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,996.66, 70,499.13 and 13,262.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,996.66, 70,499.13 and 13,262.97 is: 19,895.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,996.66 : 70,499.13 = 13,262.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,996.66/70,499.13 = 13,262.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,996.66x = 70,499.13 × 13,262.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,996.66x = 935,027,846.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,027,846.22/46,996.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,895.62

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