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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,364.33, 69,545.74 and 14,773.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,364.33, 69,545.74 and 14,773.97 is: 22,160.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,364.33 : 69,545.74 = 14,773.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,364.33/69,545.74 = 14,773.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,364.33x = 69,545.74 × 14,773.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,364.33x = 1,027,466,645.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,466,645.42/46,364.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,160.71

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