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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,555.02, 69,832.80 and 13,275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,555.02, 69,832.80 and 13,275 is: 19,912.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,555.02 : 69,832.80 = 13,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,555.02/69,832.80 = 13,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,555.02x = 69,832.80 × 13,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,555.02x = 927,030,420
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,030,420/46,555.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,912.58

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