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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,225.32, 69,306.66 and 18,127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,225.32, 69,306.66 and 18,127.77 is: 27,179.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,225.32 : 69,306.66 = 18,127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,225.32/69,306.66 = 18,127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,225.32x = 69,306.66 × 18,127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,225.32x = 1,256,375,191.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,375,191.95/46,225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,179.37

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