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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,281.52, 69,407.93 and 16,695.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,281.52, 69,407.93 and 16,695.51 is: 25,038.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,281.52 : 69,407.93 = 16,695.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,281.52/69,407.93 = 16,695.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,281.52x = 69,407.93 × 16,695.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,281.52x = 1,158,800,921.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,800,921.18/46,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,038.09

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