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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,169.79, 69,226.93 and 18,056.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,169.79, 69,226.93 and 18,056.31 is: 27,073.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,169.79 : 69,226.93 = 18,056.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,169.79/69,226.93 = 18,056.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,169.79x = 69,226.93 × 18,056.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,169.79x = 1,249,982,908.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,982,908.43/46,169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,073.61

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