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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,033.41, 69,047.28 and 16,449.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,033.41, 69,047.28 and 16,449.78 is: 24,673.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,033.41 : 69,047.28 = 16,449.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,033.41/69,047.28 = 16,449.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,033.41x = 69,047.28 × 16,449.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,033.41x = 1,135,812,565.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,812,565.60/46,033.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,673.66

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