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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,652.76, 69,977.66 and 11,592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,652.76, 69,977.66 and 11,592.32 is: 17,388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,652.76 : 69,977.66 = 11,592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,652.76/69,977.66 = 11,592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,652.76x = 69,977.66 × 11,592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,652.76x = 811,203,019.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,203,019.72/46,652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,388.10

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