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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,313.22, 69,475.72 and 14,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,313.22, 69,475.72 and 14,712 is: 22,069.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,313.22 : 69,475.72 = 14,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,313.22/69,475.72 = 14,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,313.22x = 69,475.72 × 14,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,313.22x = 1,022,126,792.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,126,792.64/46,313.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,069.87

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