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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,251.84, 69,377.31 and 14,664.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,251.84, 69,377.31 and 14,664.90 is: 21,997.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,251.84 : 69,377.31 = 14,664.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,251.84/69,377.31 = 14,664.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,251.84x = 69,377.31 × 14,664.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,251.84x = 1,017,411,313.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,411,313.42/46,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,997.21

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