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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,462.03, 69,695.69 and 13,179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,462.03, 69,695.69 and 13,179.48 is: 19,769.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,462.03 : 69,695.69 = 13,179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,462.03/69,695.69 = 13,179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,462.03x = 69,695.69 × 13,179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,462.03x = 918,552,952.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,552,952.44/46,462.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,769.97

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