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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,200.82, 69,309.78 and 14,618.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,200.82, 69,309.78 and 14,618.83 is: 21,930.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,200.82 : 69,309.78 = 14,618.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,200.82/69,309.78 = 14,618.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,200.82x = 69,309.78 × 14,618.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,200.82x = 1,013,227,818.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,227,818.06/46,200.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,930.95

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