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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,570.85, 69,858.81 and 13,288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,570.85, 69,858.81 and 13,288.36 is: 19,933.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,570.85 : 69,858.81 = 13,288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,570.85/69,858.81 = 13,288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,570.85x = 69,858.81 × 13,288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,570.85x = 928,308,600.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,308,600.72/46,570.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,933.25

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