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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,251.95, 69,356.25 and 16,665.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,251.95, 69,356.25 and 16,665.89 is: 24,991.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,251.95 : 69,356.25 = 16,665.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,251.95/69,356.25 = 16,665.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,251.95x = 69,356.25 × 16,665.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,251.95x = 1,155,883,286.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,883,286.53/46,251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,991.02

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