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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,047.23, 69,063.99 and 12,763.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,047.23, 69,063.99 and 12,763.82 is: 19,143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,047.23 : 69,063.99 = 12,763.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,047.23/69,063.99 = 12,763.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,047.23x = 69,063.99 × 12,763.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,047.23x = 881,519,991.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,519,991.52/46,047.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,143.82

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