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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,929.42, 70,394.37 and 11,869.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,929.42, 70,394.37 and 11,869.11 is: 17,803.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,929.42 : 70,394.37 = 11,869.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,929.42/70,394.37 = 11,869.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,929.42x = 70,394.37 × 11,869.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,929.42x = 835,518,476.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,518,476.40/46,929.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,803.72

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