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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,929.52, 70,393.69 and 11,391.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,929.52, 70,393.69 and 11,391.14 is: 17,086.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,929.52 : 70,393.69 = 11,391.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,929.52/70,393.69 = 11,391.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,929.52x = 70,393.69 × 11,391.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,929.52x = 801,864,377.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,864,377.91/46,929.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,086.57

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