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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,364.84, 69,529.80 and 16,775.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,364.84, 69,529.80 and 16,775.36 is: 25,156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,364.84 : 69,529.80 = 16,775.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,364.84/69,529.80 = 16,775.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,364.84x = 69,529.80 × 16,775.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,364.84x = 1,166,387,425.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,387,425.73/46,364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,156.72

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