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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,368.68, 69,558.46 and 14,767.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,368.68, 69,558.46 and 14,767.68 is: 22,153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,368.68 : 69,558.46 = 14,767.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,368.68/69,558.46 = 14,767.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,368.68x = 69,558.46 × 14,767.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,368.68x = 1,027,217,078.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,217,078.57/46,368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,153.25

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