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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,846.53, 70,269.15 and 11,307.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,846.53, 70,269.15 and 11,307.54 is: 16,961.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,846.53 : 70,269.15 = 11,307.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,846.53/70,269.15 = 11,307.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,846.53x = 70,269.15 × 11,307.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,846.53x = 794,571,224.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,571,224.39/46,846.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,961.15

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