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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,222.98, 69,344.91 and 14,634.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,222.98, 69,344.91 and 14,634.96 is: 21,955.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,222.98 : 69,344.91 = 14,634.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,222.98/69,344.91 = 14,634.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,222.98x = 69,344.91 × 14,634.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,222.98x = 1,014,859,984.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,859,984.05/46,222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,955.75

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