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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,197.06, 69,295.66 and 12,917.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,197.06, 69,295.66 and 12,917.10 is: 19,375.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,197.06 : 69,295.66 = 12,917.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,197.06/69,295.66 = 12,917.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,197.06x = 69,295.66 × 12,917.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,197.06x = 895,098,969.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,098,969.79/46,197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,375.67

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