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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,230, 69,356.52 and 13,398

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,230, 69,356.52 and 13,398 is: 20,100.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,230 : 69,356.52 = 13,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,230/69,356.52 = 13,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,230x = 69,356.52 × 13,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,230x = 929,238,654.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,238,654.96/46,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,100.34

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