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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,554.78, 69,832.48 and 13,274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,554.78, 69,832.48 and 13,274.76 is: 19,912.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,554.78 : 69,832.48 = 13,274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,554.78/69,832.48 = 13,274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,554.78x = 69,832.48 × 13,274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,554.78x = 927,009,412.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,009,412.20/46,554.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,912.23

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