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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,464.39, 69,671.86 and 18,383.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,464.39, 69,671.86 and 18,383.31 is: 27,565.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,464.39 : 69,671.86 = 18,383.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,464.39/69,671.86 = 18,383.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,464.39x = 69,671.86 × 18,383.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,464.39x = 1,280,799,400.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,799,400.66/46,464.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,565.18

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