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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,406.94, 69,611.61 and 14,816.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,406.94, 69,611.61 and 14,816.97 is: 22,225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,406.94 : 69,611.61 = 14,816.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,406.94/69,611.61 = 14,816.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,406.94x = 69,611.61 × 14,816.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,406.94x = 1,031,433,137.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,433,137.02/46,406.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,225.84

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