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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,014.65, 69,023.51 and 12,731.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,014.65, 69,023.51 and 12,731.93 is: 19,098.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,014.65 : 69,023.51 = 12,731.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,014.65/69,023.51 = 12,731.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,014.65x = 69,023.51 × 12,731.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,014.65x = 878,802,184.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,802,184.39/46,014.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,098.31

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