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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,292.82, 69,424.92 and 16,706.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,292.82, 69,424.92 and 16,706.84 is: 25,055.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,292.82 : 69,424.92 = 16,706.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,292.82/69,424.92 = 16,706.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,292.82x = 69,424.92 × 16,706.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,292.82x = 1,159,870,683.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,870,683.33/46,292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,055.09

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