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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,844.65, 70,266.35 and 11,305.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,844.65, 70,266.35 and 11,305.68 is: 16,958.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,844.65 : 70,266.35 = 11,305.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,844.65/70,266.35 = 11,305.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,844.65x = 70,266.35 × 11,305.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,844.65x = 794,408,632.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,408,632.63/46,844.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,958.36

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