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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,309.52, 69,464.28 and 11,248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,309.52, 69,464.28 and 11,248.94 is: 16,873.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,309.52 : 69,464.28 = 11,248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,309.52/69,464.28 = 11,248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,309.52x = 69,464.28 × 11,248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,309.52x = 781,399,733.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,399,733.71/46,309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,873.41

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