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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,305.59, 69,458.40 and 11,245.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,305.59, 69,458.40 and 11,245.01 is: 16,867.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,305.59 : 69,458.40 = 11,245.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,305.59/69,458.40 = 11,245.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,305.59x = 69,458.40 × 11,245.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,305.59x = 781,060,055.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,060,055.29/46,305.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,867.51

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