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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,274.76, 69,412.06 and 11,214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,274.76, 69,412.06 and 11,214.32 is: 16,821.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,274.76 : 69,412.06 = 11,214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,274.76/69,412.06 = 11,214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,274.76x = 69,412.06 × 11,214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,274.76x = 778,409,052.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,409,052.70/46,274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,821.46

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