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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,275.09, 69,412.02 and 11,215.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,275.09, 69,412.02 and 11,215.05 is: 16,822.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,275.09 : 69,412.02 = 11,215.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,275.09/69,412.02 = 11,215.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,275.09x = 69,412.02 × 11,215.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,275.09x = 778,459,274.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,459,274.90/46,275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,822.43

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