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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,041.48, 69,063.57 and 12,761.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,041.48, 69,063.57 and 12,761.82 is: 19,143.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,041.48 : 69,063.57 = 12,761.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,041.48/69,063.57 = 12,761.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,041.48x = 69,063.57 × 12,761.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,041.48x = 881,376,848.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,376,848.90/46,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,143.10

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