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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,210.94, 69,308.79 and 16,623.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,210.94, 69,308.79 and 16,623.26 is: 24,932.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,210.94 : 69,308.79 = 16,623.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,210.94/69,308.79 = 16,623.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,210.94x = 69,308.79 × 16,623.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,210.94x = 1,152,138,036.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,138,036.46/46,210.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,932.15

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