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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,197.59, 69,295.77 and 11,136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,197.59, 69,295.77 and 11,136.96 is: 16,705.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,197.59 : 69,295.77 = 11,136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,197.59/69,295.77 = 11,136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,197.59x = 69,295.77 × 11,136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,197.59x = 771,744,218.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,744,218.66/46,197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,705.29

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