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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,284.57, 69,426.86 and 11,224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,284.57, 69,426.86 and 11,224.22 is: 16,836.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,284.57 : 69,426.86 = 11,224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,284.57/69,426.86 = 11,224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,284.57x = 69,426.86 × 11,224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,284.57x = 779,261,947.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,261,947.29/46,284.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,836.32

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