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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,101.68, 69,108.77 and 16,504.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,101.68, 69,108.77 and 16,504.28 is: 24,740.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,101.68 : 69,108.77 = 16,504.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,101.68/69,108.77 = 16,504.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,101.68x = 69,108.77 × 16,504.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,101.68x = 1,140,590,062.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,590,062.47/46,101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,740.75

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