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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,043.03, 69,057.71 and 12,759.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,043.03, 69,057.71 and 12,759.63 is: 19,137.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,043.03 : 69,057.71 = 12,759.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,043.03/69,057.71 = 12,759.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,043.03x = 69,057.71 × 12,759.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,043.03x = 881,150,482.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,150,482.96/46,043.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,137.54

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