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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,408.53, 69,606.62 and 13,131.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,408.53, 69,606.62 and 13,131.51 is: 19,695.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,408.53 : 69,606.62 = 13,131.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,408.53/69,606.62 = 13,131.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,408.53x = 69,606.62 × 13,131.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,408.53x = 914,040,026.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,040,026.60/46,408.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,695.52

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