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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,004.64, 69,007.17 and 13,983.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,004.64, 69,007.17 and 13,983.99 is: 20,976.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,004.64 : 69,007.17 = 13,983.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,004.64/69,007.17 = 13,983.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,004.64x = 69,007.17 × 13,983.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,004.64x = 964,995,575.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,995,575.21/46,004.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,976.05

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