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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,251.96, 69,377.88 and 11,191.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,251.96, 69,377.88 and 11,191.62 is: 16,787.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,251.96 : 69,377.88 = 11,191.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,251.96/69,377.88 = 11,191.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,251.96x = 69,377.88 × 11,191.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,251.96x = 776,450,869.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,450,869.37/46,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,787.42

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