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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,068.14, 69,051.49 and 17,983.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,068.14, 69,051.49 and 17,983.01 is: 26,954.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,068.14 : 69,051.49 = 17,983.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,068.14/69,051.49 = 17,983.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,068.14x = 69,051.49 × 17,983.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,068.14x = 1,241,753,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,753,762.86/46,068.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,954.72

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