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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,005.93, 69,008.81 and 14,418.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,005.93, 69,008.81 and 14,418.41 is: 21,627.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,005.93 : 69,008.81 = 14,418.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,005.93/69,008.81 = 14,418.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,005.93x = 69,008.81 × 14,418.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,005.93x = 994,997,244.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,997,244.10/46,005.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,627.59

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