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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,507.76, 69,761.48 and 12,773.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,507.76, 69,761.48 and 12,773.81 is: 19,160.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,507.76 : 69,761.48 = 12,773.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,507.76/69,761.48 = 12,773.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,507.76x = 69,761.48 × 12,773.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,507.76x = 891,119,890.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,119,890.84/46,507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,160.67

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