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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,017.26, 69,027.42 and 12,734.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,017.26, 69,027.42 and 12,734.54 is: 19,102.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,017.26 : 69,027.42 = 12,734.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,017.26/69,027.42 = 12,734.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,017.26x = 69,027.42 × 12,734.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,017.26x = 879,032,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,032,095.95/46,017.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,102.23

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