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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,535.76, 69,802.73 and 13,256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,535.76, 69,802.73 and 13,256.04 is: 19,883.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,535.76 : 69,802.73 = 13,256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,535.76/69,802.73 = 13,256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,535.76x = 69,802.73 × 13,256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,535.76x = 925,307,465.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,307,465.12/46,535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,883.80

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