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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,277.81, 69,416.72 and 11,217.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,277.81, 69,416.72 and 11,217.47 is: 16,826.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,277.81 : 69,416.72 = 11,217.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,277.81/69,416.72 = 11,217.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,277.81x = 69,416.72 × 11,217.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,277.81x = 778,679,612.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,679,612.99/46,277.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,826.20

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