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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,043.92, 69,055.60 and 17,964.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,043.92, 69,055.60 and 17,964.72 is: 26,943.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,043.92 : 69,055.60 = 17,964.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,043.92/69,055.60 = 17,964.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,043.92x = 69,055.60 × 17,964.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,043.92x = 1,240,564,518.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,564,518.43/46,043.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,943.07

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