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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,689.34, 70,033.86 and 11,629.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,689.34, 70,033.86 and 11,629.03 is: 17,443.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,689.34 : 70,033.86 = 11,629.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,689.34/70,033.86 = 11,629.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,689.34x = 70,033.86 × 11,629.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,689.34x = 814,425,858.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,425,858.96/46,689.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,443.51

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