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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,189.70, 69,284.54 and 16,607.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,189.70, 69,284.54 and 16,607.53 is: 24,911.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,189.70 : 69,284.54 = 16,607.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,189.70/69,284.54 = 16,607.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,189.70x = 69,284.54 × 16,607.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,189.70x = 1,150,645,236.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,645,236.82/46,189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,911.30

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