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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,311.22, 69,472.71 and 14,710.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,311.22, 69,472.71 and 14,710.01 is: 22,066.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,311.22 : 69,472.71 = 14,710.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,311.22/69,472.71 = 14,710.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,311.22x = 69,472.71 × 14,710.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,311.22x = 1,021,943,952.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,943,952.84/46,311.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,066.88

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