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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,329.72, 69,493.77 and 11,269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,329.72, 69,493.77 and 11,269.68 is: 16,904.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,329.72 : 69,493.77 = 11,269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,329.72/69,493.77 = 11,269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,329.72x = 69,493.77 × 11,269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,329.72x = 783,172,549.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,172,549.89/46,329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,904.32

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