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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,063.68, 69,108.48 and 16,485.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,063.68, 69,108.48 and 16,485.72 is: 24,733.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,063.68 : 69,108.48 = 16,485.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,063.68/69,108.48 = 16,485.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,063.68x = 69,108.48 × 16,485.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,063.68x = 1,139,303,050.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,303,050.91/46,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,733.22

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