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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,652.56, 69,977.04 and 13,372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,652.56, 69,977.04 and 13,372.54 is: 20,058.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,652.56 : 69,977.04 = 13,372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,652.56/69,977.04 = 13,372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,652.56x = 69,977.04 × 13,372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,652.56x = 935,770,766.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,770,766.48/46,652.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,058.29

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