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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,262.56, 69,396.40 and 14,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,262.56, 69,396.40 and 14,670.40 is: 22,006.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,262.56 : 69,396.40 = 14,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,262.56/69,396.40 = 14,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,262.56x = 69,396.40 × 14,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,262.56x = 1,018,072,946.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,072,946.56/46,262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,006.41

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