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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,010.70, 69,006.60 and 12,722.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,010.70, 69,006.60 and 12,722.40 is: 19,080.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,010.70 : 69,006.60 = 12,722.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,010.70/69,006.60 = 12,722.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,010.70x = 69,006.60 × 12,722.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,010.70x = 877,929,567.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,929,567.84/46,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,080.99

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