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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,170.79, 69,228.43 and 18,057.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,170.79, 69,228.43 and 18,057.31 is: 27,075.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,170.79 : 69,228.43 = 18,057.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,170.79/69,228.43 = 18,057.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,170.79x = 69,228.43 × 18,057.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,170.79x = 1,250,079,221.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,079,221.32/46,170.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,075.11

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