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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,359.93, 69,542.83 and 17,910.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,359.93, 69,542.83 and 17,910.45 is: 26,866.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,359.93 : 69,542.83 = 17,910.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,359.93/69,542.83 = 17,910.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,359.93x = 69,542.83 × 17,910.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,359.93x = 1,245,543,379.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,543,379.57/46,359.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,866.81

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