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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,071.62, 69,107.82 and 12,794.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,071.62, 69,107.82 and 12,794.28 is: 19,191.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,071.62 : 69,107.82 = 12,794.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,071.62/69,107.82 = 12,794.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,071.62x = 69,107.82 × 12,794.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,071.62x = 884,184,799.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,184,799.27/46,071.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,191.53

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