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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,183.68, 69,275.52 and 18,501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,183.68, 69,275.52 and 18,501.12 is: 27,751.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,183.68 : 69,275.52 = 18,501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,183.68/69,275.52 = 18,501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,183.68x = 69,275.52 × 18,501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,183.68x = 1,281,674,708.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,674,708.58/46,183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,751.68

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