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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,445.94, 69,671.56 and 14,858.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,445.94, 69,671.56 and 14,858.78 is: 22,289.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,445.94 : 69,671.56 = 14,858.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,445.94/69,671.56 = 14,858.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,445.94x = 69,671.56 × 14,858.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,445.94x = 1,035,234,382.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,234,382.30/46,445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,289.02

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