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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,209.52, 69,307.84 and 16,623.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,209.52, 69,307.84 and 16,623.08 is: 24,932.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,209.52 : 69,307.84 = 16,623.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,209.52/69,307.84 = 16,623.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,209.52x = 69,307.84 × 16,623.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,209.52x = 1,152,109,768.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,109,768.95/46,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,932.30

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