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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,266.37, 69,357.87 and 16,663.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,266.37, 69,357.87 and 16,663.39 is: 24,980.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,266.37 : 69,357.87 = 16,663.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,266.37/69,357.87 = 16,663.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,266.37x = 69,357.87 × 16,663.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,266.37x = 1,155,737,237.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,737,237.38/46,266.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,980.07

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