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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,204.79, 69,315.72 and 14,622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,204.79, 69,315.72 and 14,622.80 is: 21,936.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,204.79 : 69,315.72 = 14,622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,204.79/69,315.72 = 14,622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,204.79x = 69,315.72 × 14,622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,204.79x = 1,013,589,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,589,563.84/46,204.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,936.90

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