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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,281.70, 69,426.15 and 13,004.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,281.70, 69,426.15 and 13,004.47 is: 19,507.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,281.70 : 69,426.15 = 13,004.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,281.70/69,426.15 = 13,004.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,281.70x = 69,426.15 × 13,004.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,281.70x = 902,850,284.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,850,284.89/46,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,507.72

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