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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,295.92, 69,480.78 and 16,734.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,295.92, 69,480.78 and 16,734.52 is: 25,115.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,295.92 : 69,480.78 = 16,734.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,295.92/69,480.78 = 16,734.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,295.92x = 69,480.78 × 16,734.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,295.92x = 1,162,727,502.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,727,502.53/46,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,115.12

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