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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,359.27, 69,538.84 and 16,770.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,359.27, 69,538.84 and 16,770.24 is: 25,155.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,359.27 : 69,538.84 = 16,770.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,359.27/69,538.84 = 16,770.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,359.27x = 69,538.84 × 16,770.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,359.27x = 1,166,182,994.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,182,994.20/46,359.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,155.34

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