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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,012.93, 70,523.88 and 13,733.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,012.93, 70,523.88 and 13,733.27 is: 20,601.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,012.93 : 70,523.88 = 13,733.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,012.93/70,523.88 = 13,733.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,012.93x = 70,523.88 × 13,733.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,012.93x = 968,523,485.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,523,485.49/47,012.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,601.22

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