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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,309.93, 69,464.35 and 11,249.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,309.93, 69,464.35 and 11,249.62 is: 16,874.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,309.93 : 69,464.35 = 11,249.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,309.93/69,464.35 = 11,249.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,309.93x = 69,464.35 × 11,249.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,309.93x = 781,447,541.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,447,541.05/46,309.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,874.30

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