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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,524.68, 69,731.44 and 16,907.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,524.68, 69,731.44 and 16,907.84 is: 25,341.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,524.68 : 69,731.44 = 16,907.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,524.68/69,731.44 = 16,907.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,524.68x = 69,731.44 × 16,907.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,524.68x = 1,179,008,030.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,008,030.49/46,524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,341.56

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