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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,533.68, 69,802.80 and 13,256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,533.68, 69,802.80 and 13,256.08 is: 19,884.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,533.68 : 69,802.80 = 13,256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,533.68/69,802.80 = 13,256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,533.68x = 69,802.80 × 13,256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,533.68x = 925,311,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,311,501.02/46,533.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,884.77

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