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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,444.95, 69,672.47 and 14,847.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,444.95, 69,672.47 and 14,847.66 is: 22,273.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,444.95 : 69,672.47 = 14,847.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,444.95/69,672.47 = 14,847.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,444.95x = 69,672.47 × 14,847.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,444.95x = 1,034,473,071.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,473,071.68/46,444.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,273.10

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