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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,672.29, 70,008.28 and 11,611.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,672.29, 70,008.28 and 11,611.95 is: 17,417.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,672.29 : 70,008.28 = 11,611.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,672.29/70,008.28 = 11,611.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,672.29x = 70,008.28 × 11,611.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,672.29x = 812,932,646.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,932,646.95/46,672.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,417.89

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