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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,179.22, 69,268.86 and 11,118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,179.22, 69,268.86 and 11,118.88 is: 16,678.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,179.22 : 69,268.86 = 11,118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,179.22/69,268.86 = 11,118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,179.22x = 69,268.86 × 11,118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,179.22x = 770,192,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,192,142.08/46,179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,678.33

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