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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,262.44, 69,371.98 and 16,676.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,262.44, 69,371.98 and 16,676.36 is: 25,006.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,262.44 : 69,371.98 = 16,676.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,262.44/69,371.98 = 16,676.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,262.44x = 69,371.98 × 16,676.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,262.44x = 1,156,872,112.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,872,112.39/46,262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,006.72

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