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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,853.04, 70,278.92 and 11,314.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,853.04, 70,278.92 and 11,314.04 is: 16,970.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,853.04 : 70,278.92 = 11,314.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,853.04/70,278.92 = 11,314.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,853.04x = 70,278.92 × 11,314.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,853.04x = 795,138,455.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,138,455.47/46,853.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,970.90

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