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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,066.91, 69,100.13 and 17,989.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,066.91, 69,100.13 and 17,989.81 is: 26,984.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,066.91 : 69,100.13 = 17,989.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,066.91/69,100.13 = 17,989.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,066.91x = 69,100.13 × 17,989.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,066.91x = 1,243,098,419.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,098,419.99/46,066.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,984.63

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