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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,316.84, 69,475.26 and 11,256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,316.84, 69,475.26 and 11,256.52 is: 16,884.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,316.84 : 69,475.26 = 11,256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,316.84/69,475.26 = 11,256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,316.84x = 69,475.26 × 11,256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,316.84x = 782,049,653.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,049,653.70/46,316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,884.78

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