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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,429.92, 69,645.04 and 14,841.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,429.92, 69,645.04 and 14,841.36 is: 22,262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,429.92 : 69,645.04 = 14,841.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,429.92/69,645.04 = 14,841.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,429.92x = 69,645.04 × 14,841.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,429.92x = 1,033,627,110.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,627,110.85/46,429.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,262.09

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