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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,233.81, 69,350.90 and 11,173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,233.81, 69,350.90 and 11,173.41 is: 16,760.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,233.81 : 69,350.90 = 11,173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,233.81/69,350.90 = 11,173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,233.81x = 69,350.90 × 11,173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,233.81x = 774,885,983.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,885,983.70/46,233.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,760.16

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