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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,306.59, 69,459.88 and 11,246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,306.59, 69,459.88 and 11,246.01 is: 16,869.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,306.59 : 69,459.88 = 11,246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,306.59/69,459.88 = 11,246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,306.59x = 69,459.88 × 11,246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,306.59x = 781,146,505.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,146,505.08/46,306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,869.01

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