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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,209.74, 69,303.95 and 12,932.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,209.74, 69,303.95 and 12,932.16 is: 19,395.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,209.74 : 69,303.95 = 12,932.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,209.74/69,303.95 = 12,932.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,209.74x = 69,303.95 × 12,932.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,209.74x = 896,249,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,249,566.72/46,209.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,395.25

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