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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,566.93, 69,852.62 and 13,291.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,566.93, 69,852.62 and 13,291.82 is: 19,938.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,566.93 : 69,852.62 = 13,291.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,566.93/69,852.62 = 13,291.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,566.93x = 69,852.62 × 13,291.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,566.93x = 928,468,500.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,468,500.48/46,566.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,938.37

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