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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,035.82, 69,046.04 and 12,759.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,035.82, 69,046.04 and 12,759.25 is: 19,136.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,035.82 : 69,046.04 = 12,759.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,035.82/69,046.04 = 12,759.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,035.82x = 69,046.04 × 12,759.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,035.82x = 880,975,685.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,975,685.87/46,035.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,136.74

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