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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,580.27, 69,872.72 and 13,305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,580.27, 69,872.72 and 13,305.24 is: 19,958.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,580.27 : 69,872.72 = 13,305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,580.27/69,872.72 = 13,305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,580.27x = 69,872.72 × 13,305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,580.27x = 929,673,242.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,673,242.53/46,580.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,958.52

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