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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,257.63, 69,388.90 and 14,670.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,257.63, 69,388.90 and 14,670.18 is: 22,006.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,257.63 : 69,388.90 = 14,670.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,257.63/69,388.90 = 14,670.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,257.63x = 69,388.90 × 14,670.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,257.63x = 1,017,947,671.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,947,671.34/46,257.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,006.05

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