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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,537.65, 69,806.88 and 13,257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,537.65, 69,806.88 and 13,257.68 is: 19,886.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,537.65 : 69,806.88 = 13,257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,537.65/69,806.88 = 13,257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,537.65x = 69,806.88 × 13,257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,537.65x = 925,476,927.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,476,927.80/46,537.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,886.63

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