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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,610.21, 69,925.44 and 17,028

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,610.21, 69,925.44 and 17,028 is: 25,545.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,610.21 : 69,925.44 = 17,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,610.21/69,925.44 = 17,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,610.21x = 69,925.44 × 17,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,610.21x = 1,190,690,456.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,690,456.18/46,610.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,545.70

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