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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,474.27, 69,714.81 and 13,197.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,474.27, 69,714.81 and 13,197.01 is: 19,796.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,474.27 : 69,714.81 = 13,197.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,474.27/69,714.81 = 13,197.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,474.27x = 69,714.81 × 13,197.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,474.27x = 920,027,044.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,027,044.72/46,474.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,796.48

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