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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,284.39, 69,409.83 and 16,694.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,284.39, 69,409.83 and 16,694.28 is: 25,035.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,284.39 : 69,409.83 = 16,694.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,284.39/69,409.83 = 16,694.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,284.39x = 69,409.83 × 16,694.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,284.39x = 1,158,747,136.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,747,136.77/46,284.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,035.38

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