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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,369.73, 69,559.71 and 14,772.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,369.73, 69,559.71 and 14,772.44 is: 22,160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,369.73 : 69,559.71 = 14,772.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,369.73/69,559.71 = 14,772.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,369.73x = 69,559.71 × 14,772.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,369.73x = 1,027,566,816.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,566,816.29/46,369.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,160.29

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