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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,611.08, 69,926.76 and 17,028.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,611.08, 69,926.76 and 17,028.88 is: 25,547.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,611.08 : 69,926.76 = 17,028.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,611.08/69,926.76 = 17,028.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,611.08x = 69,926.76 × 17,028.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,611.08x = 1,190,774,404.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,774,404.83/46,611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,547.02

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