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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,284.89, 69,410.59 and 16,694.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,284.89, 69,410.59 and 16,694.78 is: 25,036.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,284.89 : 69,410.59 = 16,694.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,284.89/69,410.59 = 16,694.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,284.89x = 69,410.59 × 16,694.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,284.89x = 1,158,794,529.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,794,529.72/46,284.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,036.13

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