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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,314.96, 69,472.48 and 11,254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,314.96, 69,472.48 and 11,254.64 is: 16,881.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,314.96 : 69,472.48 = 11,254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,314.96/69,472.48 = 11,254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,314.96x = 69,472.48 × 11,254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,314.96x = 781,887,752.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,887,752.31/46,314.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,881.97

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