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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,265.93, 69,401.43 and 14,673.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,265.93, 69,401.43 and 14,673.71 is: 22,011.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,265.93 : 69,401.43 = 14,673.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,265.93/69,401.43 = 14,673.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,265.93x = 69,401.43 × 14,673.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,265.93x = 1,018,376,457.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,376,457.41/46,265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,011.37

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