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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,258.99, 69,390.96 and 14,671.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,258.99, 69,390.96 and 14,671.45 is: 22,007.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,258.99 : 69,390.96 = 14,671.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,258.99/69,390.96 = 14,671.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,258.99x = 69,390.96 × 14,671.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,258.99x = 1,018,065,641.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,065,641.49/46,258.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,007.95

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