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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,276.55, 69,415.05 and 14,255.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,276.55, 69,415.05 and 14,255.25 is: 21,382.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,276.55 : 69,415.05 = 14,255.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,276.55/69,415.05 = 14,255.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,276.55x = 69,415.05 × 14,255.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,276.55x = 989,528,891.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,528,891.51/46,276.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,382.94

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