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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,476.56, 69,714.70 and 13,196.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,476.56, 69,714.70 and 13,196.66 is: 19,794.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,476.56 : 69,714.70 = 13,196.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,476.56/69,714.70 = 13,196.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,476.56x = 69,714.70 × 13,196.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,476.56x = 920,001,192.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,001,192.90/46,476.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,794.95

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