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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,564.74, 69,846.30 and 11,503.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,564.74, 69,846.30 and 11,503.08 is: 17,254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,564.74 : 69,846.30 = 11,503.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,564.74/69,846.30 = 11,503.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,564.74x = 69,846.30 × 11,503.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,564.74x = 803,447,576.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,447,576.60/46,564.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,254.42

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