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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,049.23, 69,066.99 and 12,765.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,049.23, 69,066.99 and 12,765.82 is: 19,146.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,049.23 : 69,066.99 = 12,765.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,049.23/69,066.99 = 12,765.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,049.23x = 69,066.99 × 12,765.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,049.23x = 881,696,762.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,696,762.28/46,049.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,146.83

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