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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,464.78, 69,699.81 and 13,182.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,464.78, 69,699.81 and 13,182.24 is: 19,774.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,464.78 : 69,699.81 = 13,182.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,464.78/69,699.81 = 13,182.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,464.78x = 69,699.81 × 13,182.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,464.78x = 918,799,623.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,799,623.37/46,464.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,774.11

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