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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,591.70, 69,898.38 and 13,312.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,591.70, 69,898.38 and 13,312.22 is: 19,971.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,591.70 : 69,898.38 = 13,312.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,591.70/69,898.38 = 13,312.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,591.70x = 69,898.38 × 13,312.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,591.70x = 930,502,612.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,502,612.20/46,591.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,971.42

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