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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,264.72, 69,418.60 and 14,679.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,264.72, 69,418.60 and 14,679.76 is: 22,026.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,264.72 : 69,418.60 = 14,679.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,264.72/69,418.60 = 14,679.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,264.72x = 69,418.60 × 14,679.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,264.72x = 1,019,048,387.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,048,387.54/46,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,026.47

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