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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,007.82, 69,003.95 and 14,843.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,007.82, 69,003.95 and 14,843.07 is: 22,262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,007.82 : 69,003.95 = 14,843.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,007.82/69,003.95 = 14,843.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,007.82x = 69,003.95 × 14,843.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,007.82x = 1,024,230,385.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,230,385.91/46,007.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,262.09

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