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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,225.59, 69,296.92 and 16,622.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,225.59, 69,296.92 and 16,622.72 is: 24,919.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,225.59 : 69,296.92 = 16,622.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,225.59/69,296.92 = 16,622.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,225.59x = 69,296.92 × 16,622.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,225.59x = 1,151,903,169.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,903,169.84/46,225.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,919.17

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