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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,049.74, 69,067.74 and 12,766.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,049.74, 69,067.74 and 12,766.33 is: 19,147.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,049.74 : 69,067.74 = 12,766.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,049.74/69,067.74 = 12,766.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,049.74x = 69,067.74 × 12,766.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,049.74x = 881,741,561.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,741,561.19/46,049.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,147.59

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