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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,674.97, 69,991.35 and 13,387.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,674.97, 69,991.35 and 13,387.39 is: 20,075.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,674.97 : 69,991.35 = 13,387.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,674.97/69,991.35 = 13,387.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,674.97x = 69,991.35 × 13,387.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,674.97x = 937,001,499.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,001,499.08/46,674.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,075.03

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