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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,225.59, 69,377.72 and 18,165.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,225.59, 69,377.72 and 18,165.26 is: 27,263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,225.59 : 69,377.72 = 18,165.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,225.59/69,377.72 = 18,165.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,225.59x = 69,377.72 × 18,165.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,225.59x = 1,260,263,884.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,263,884.29/46,225.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,263.34

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