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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,915.53, 70,373.43 and 11,376.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,915.53, 70,373.43 and 11,376.71 is: 17,065.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,915.53 : 70,373.43 = 11,376.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,915.53/70,373.43 = 11,376.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,915.53x = 70,373.43 × 11,376.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,915.53x = 800,617,752.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,617,752.95/46,915.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,065.09

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