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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,356.72, 69,535.08 and 16,770.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,356.72, 69,535.08 and 16,770.72 is: 25,156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,356.72 : 69,535.08 = 16,770.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,356.72/69,535.08 = 16,770.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,356.72x = 69,535.08 × 16,770.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,356.72x = 1,166,153,356.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,153,356.86/46,356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,156.08

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