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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,283.55, 69,410.98 and 16,697.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,283.55, 69,410.98 and 16,697.54 is: 25,041.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,283.55 : 69,410.98 = 16,697.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,283.55/69,410.98 = 16,697.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,283.55x = 69,410.98 × 16,697.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,283.55x = 1,158,992,715.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,992,715.46/46,283.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,041.14

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