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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,253.70, 69,338.01 and 16,664.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,253.70, 69,338.01 and 16,664.29 is: 24,981.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,253.70 : 69,338.01 = 16,664.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,253.70/69,338.01 = 16,664.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,253.70x = 69,338.01 × 16,664.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,253.70x = 1,155,468,706.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,468,706.66/46,253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,981.11

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