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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,399.98, 69,599.36 and 11,339.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,399.98, 69,599.36 and 11,339.94 is: 17,009.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,399.98 : 69,599.36 = 11,339.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,399.98/69,599.36 = 11,339.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,399.98x = 69,599.36 × 11,339.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,399.98x = 789,252,594.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,252,594.79/46,399.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,009.76

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