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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,289.94, 69,435.30 and 11,229.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,289.94, 69,435.30 and 11,229.90 is: 16,844.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,289.94 : 69,435.30 = 11,229.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,289.94/69,435.30 = 11,229.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,289.94x = 69,435.30 × 11,229.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,289.94x = 779,751,475.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,751,475.47/46,289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,844.94

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