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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,005.15, 69,007.71 and 14,840.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,005.15, 69,007.71 and 14,840.40 is: 22,260.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,005.15 : 69,007.71 = 14,840.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,005.15/69,007.71 = 14,840.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,005.15x = 69,007.71 × 14,840.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,005.15x = 1,024,102,019.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,102,019.48/46,005.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,260.60

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