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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,266.10, 69,356.61 and 16,676.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,266.10, 69,356.61 and 16,676.71 is: 24,999.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,266.10 : 69,356.61 = 16,676.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,266.10/69,356.61 = 16,676.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,266.10x = 69,356.61 × 16,676.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,266.10x = 1,156,640,071.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,640,071.55/46,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,999.73

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