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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,221.54, 69,326.96 and 12,944.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,221.54, 69,326.96 and 12,944.27 is: 19,414.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,221.54 : 69,326.96 = 12,944.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,221.54/69,326.96 = 12,944.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,221.54x = 69,326.96 × 12,944.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,221.54x = 897,386,477.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,386,477.16/46,221.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,414.90

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