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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,293.91, 69,426.51 and 16,707.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,293.91, 69,426.51 and 16,707.90 is: 25,056.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,293.91 : 69,426.51 = 16,707.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,293.91/69,426.51 = 16,707.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,293.91x = 69,426.51 × 16,707.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,293.91x = 1,159,971,186.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,971,186.43/46,293.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,056.67

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