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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,845.87, 70,268.18 and 11,306.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,845.87, 70,268.18 and 11,306.90 is: 16,960.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,845.87 : 70,268.18 = 11,306.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,845.87/70,268.18 = 11,306.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,845.87x = 70,268.18 × 11,306.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,845.87x = 794,514,876.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,514,876.57/46,845.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,960.19

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