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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,251.98, 69,377.97 and 11,191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,251.98, 69,377.97 and 11,191.64 is: 16,787.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,251.98 : 69,377.97 = 11,191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,251.98/69,377.97 = 11,191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,251.98x = 69,377.97 × 11,191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,251.98x = 776,453,264.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,453,264.17/46,251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,787.46

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