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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,284.93, 69,427.80 and 11,224.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,284.93, 69,427.80 and 11,224.89 is: 16,837.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,284.93 : 69,427.80 = 11,224.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,284.93/69,427.80 = 11,224.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,284.93x = 69,427.80 × 11,224.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,284.93x = 779,319,417.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,319,417.94/46,284.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,837.43

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