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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,343.71, 69,520.96 and 16,775.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,343.71, 69,520.96 and 16,775.47 is: 25,165.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,343.71 : 69,520.96 = 16,775.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,343.71/69,520.96 = 16,775.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,343.71x = 69,520.96 × 16,775.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,343.71x = 1,166,246,473.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,246,473.19/46,343.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,165.15

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