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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,019.70, 69,012.46 and 16,026.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,019.70, 69,012.46 and 16,026.23 is: 24,033.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,019.70 : 69,012.46 = 16,026.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,019.70/69,012.46 = 16,026.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,019.70x = 69,012.46 × 16,026.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,019.70x = 1,106,009,556.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,009,556.83/46,019.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,033.39

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