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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,010.70, 69,018.28 and 12,730.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,010.70, 69,018.28 and 12,730.03 is: 19,095.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,010.70 : 69,018.28 = 12,730.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,010.70/69,018.28 = 12,730.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,010.70x = 69,018.28 × 12,730.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,010.70x = 878,604,570.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,604,570.58/46,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,095.66

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