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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,007.30, 69,010.95 and 16,426.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,007.30, 69,010.95 and 16,426.10 is: 24,639.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,007.30 : 69,010.95 = 16,426.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,007.30/69,010.95 = 16,426.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,007.30x = 69,010.95 × 16,426.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,007.30x = 1,133,580,765.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,580,765.80/46,007.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,639.15

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