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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,544.16, 69,822.68 and 14,955.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,544.16, 69,822.68 and 14,955.16 is: 22,434.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,544.16 : 69,822.68 = 14,955.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,544.16/69,822.68 = 14,955.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,544.16x = 69,822.68 × 14,955.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,544.16x = 1,044,209,351.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,209,351.03/46,544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,434.81

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