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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,179.64, 69,266.58 and 18,098.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,179.64, 69,266.58 and 18,098.56 is: 27,146.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,179.64 : 69,266.58 = 18,098.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,179.64/69,266.58 = 18,098.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,179.64x = 69,266.58 × 18,098.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,179.64x = 1,253,625,354.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,625,354.12/46,179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,146.71

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