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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,221.21, 69,331.82 and 12,946.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,221.21, 69,331.82 and 12,946.22 is: 19,419.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,221.21 : 69,331.82 = 12,946.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,221.21/69,331.82 = 12,946.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,221.21x = 69,331.82 × 12,946.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,221.21x = 897,584,583.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,584,583.33/46,221.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,419.32

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