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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,147.84, 69,227.49 and 18,064.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,147.84, 69,227.49 and 18,064.24 is: 27,098.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,147.84 : 69,227.49 = 18,064.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,147.84/69,227.49 = 18,064.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,147.84x = 69,227.49 × 18,064.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,147.84x = 1,250,541,993.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,541,993.96/46,147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,098.60

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