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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,335.74, 69,502.98 and 11,275.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,335.74, 69,502.98 and 11,275.43 is: 16,912.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,335.74 : 69,502.98 = 11,275.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,335.74/69,502.98 = 11,275.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,335.74x = 69,502.98 × 11,275.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,335.74x = 783,675,985.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,675,985.78/46,335.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,912.99

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