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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,284.77, 69,412.80 and 16,698.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,284.77, 69,412.80 and 16,698.77 is: 25,042.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,284.77 : 69,412.80 = 16,698.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,284.77/69,412.80 = 16,698.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,284.77x = 69,412.80 × 16,698.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,284.77x = 1,159,108,035.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,108,035.19/46,284.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,042.97

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