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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,031.47, 69,039.52 and 12,754.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,031.47, 69,039.52 and 12,754.91 is: 19,130.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,031.47 : 69,039.52 = 12,754.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,031.47/69,039.52 = 12,754.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,031.47x = 69,039.52 × 12,754.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,031.47x = 880,592,864.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,592,864.04/46,031.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,130.24

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