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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,147.53, 69,227.04 and 18,063.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,147.53, 69,227.04 and 18,063.96 is: 27,098.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,147.53 : 69,227.04 = 18,063.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,147.53/69,227.04 = 18,063.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,147.53x = 69,227.04 × 18,063.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,147.53x = 1,250,514,481.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,514,481.48/46,147.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,098.19

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