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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,521.68, 69,784.80 and 13,244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,521.68, 69,784.80 and 13,244.08 is: 19,866.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,521.68 : 69,784.80 = 13,244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,521.68/69,784.80 = 13,244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,521.68x = 69,784.80 × 13,244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,521.68x = 924,235,473.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,235,473.98/46,521.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,866.77

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