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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,507.82, 69,761.73 and 13,675.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,507.82, 69,761.73 and 13,675.82 is: 20,513.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,507.82 : 69,761.73 = 13,675.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,507.82/69,761.73 = 13,675.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,507.82x = 69,761.73 × 13,675.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,507.82x = 954,048,445.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,048,445.18/46,507.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,513.72

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