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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,264.73, 69,354.56 and 16,675.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,264.73, 69,354.56 and 16,675.34 is: 24,997.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,264.73 : 69,354.56 = 16,675.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,264.73/69,354.56 = 16,675.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,264.73x = 69,354.56 × 16,675.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,264.73x = 1,156,510,563.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,510,563.47/46,264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,997.68

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