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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,275.92, 69,412.62 and 12,996.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,275.92, 69,412.62 and 12,996.26 is: 19,494.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,275.92 : 69,412.62 = 12,996.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,275.92/69,412.62 = 12,996.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,275.92x = 69,412.62 × 12,996.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,275.92x = 902,104,456.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,104,456.80/46,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,494.04

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