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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,396.67, 69,560.92 and 14,788.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,396.67, 69,560.92 and 14,788.53 is: 22,171.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,396.67 : 69,560.92 = 14,788.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,396.67/69,560.92 = 14,788.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,396.67x = 69,560.92 × 14,788.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,396.67x = 1,028,703,770.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,703,770.73/46,396.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,171.93

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