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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,663.88, 69,996.10 and 11,603.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,663.88, 69,996.10 and 11,603.54 is: 17,405.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,663.88 : 69,996.10 = 11,603.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,663.88/69,996.10 = 11,603.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,663.88x = 69,996.10 × 11,603.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,663.88x = 812,202,320.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,202,320.20/46,663.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,405.37

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