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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,151.97, 69,227.94 and 11,091.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,151.97, 69,227.94 and 11,091.62 is: 16,637.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,151.97 : 69,227.94 = 11,091.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,151.97/69,227.94 = 11,091.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,151.97x = 69,227.94 × 11,091.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,151.97x = 767,850,218.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,850,218.53/46,151.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,637.43

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