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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,991.22, 70,485.92 and 11,452.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,991.22, 70,485.92 and 11,452.68 is: 17,178.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,991.22 : 70,485.92 = 11,452.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,991.22/70,485.92 = 11,452.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,991.22x = 70,485.92 × 11,452.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,991.22x = 807,252,629.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,252,629.00/46,991.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,178.80

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