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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,355.82, 69,540.36 and 14,337.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,355.82, 69,540.36 and 14,337.36 is: 21,508.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,355.82 : 69,540.36 = 14,337.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,355.82/69,540.36 = 14,337.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,355.82x = 69,540.36 × 14,337.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,355.82x = 997,025,175.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,025,175.85/46,355.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,508.09

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