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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,000.08, 68,983.16 and 16,410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,000.08, 68,983.16 and 16,410 is: 24,608.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,000.08 : 68,983.16 = 16,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,000.08/68,983.16 = 16,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,000.08x = 68,983.16 × 16,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,000.08x = 1,132,013,655.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,013,655.60/46,000.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,608.95

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