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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,273.64, 69,393.72 and 16,683.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,273.64, 69,393.72 and 16,683.53 is: 25,019.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,273.64 : 69,393.72 = 16,683.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,273.64/69,393.72 = 16,683.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,273.64x = 69,393.72 × 16,683.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,273.64x = 1,157,732,209.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,732,209.43/46,273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,019.26

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