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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,312.73, 69,474.96 and 14,711.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,312.73, 69,474.96 and 14,711.51 is: 22,069.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,312.73 : 69,474.96 = 14,711.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,312.73/69,474.96 = 14,711.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,312.73x = 69,474.96 × 14,711.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,312.73x = 1,022,081,221.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,081,221.41/46,312.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,069.12

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