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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,006.84, 70,516.86 and 13,729.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,006.84, 70,516.86 and 13,729.34 is: 20,595.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,006.84 : 70,516.86 = 13,729.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,006.84/70,516.86 = 13,729.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,006.84x = 70,516.86 × 13,729.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,006.84x = 968,149,946.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,149,946.67/47,006.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,595.94

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