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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,010.22, 69,020.10 and 16,430.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,010.22, 69,020.10 and 16,430.64 is: 24,647.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,010.22 : 69,020.10 = 16,430.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,010.22/69,020.10 = 16,430.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,010.22x = 69,020.10 × 16,430.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,010.22x = 1,134,044,415.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,044,415.86/46,010.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,647.66

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