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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,465.65, 69,703.11 and 14,867.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,465.65, 69,703.11 and 14,867.75 is: 22,303.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,465.65 : 69,703.11 = 14,867.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,465.65/69,703.11 = 14,867.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,465.65x = 69,703.11 × 14,867.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,465.65x = 1,036,328,065.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,328,065.19/46,465.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,303.10

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