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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,035.09, 69,056.55 and 12,755.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,035.09, 69,056.55 and 12,755.16 is: 19,133.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,035.09 : 69,056.55 = 12,755.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,035.09/69,056.55 = 12,755.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,035.09x = 69,056.55 × 12,755.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,035.09x = 880,827,344.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,827,344.30/46,035.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,133.82

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