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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,289.59, 69,433.87 and 14,698.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,289.59, 69,433.87 and 14,698.80 is: 22,048.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,289.59 : 69,433.87 = 14,698.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,289.59/69,433.87 = 14,698.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,289.59x = 69,433.87 × 14,698.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,289.59x = 1,020,594,568.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,594,568.36/46,289.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,048.04

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