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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,611.90, 69,927.98 and 17,029.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,611.90, 69,927.98 and 17,029.69 is: 25,548.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,611.90 : 69,927.98 = 17,029.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,611.90/69,927.98 = 17,029.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,611.90x = 69,927.98 × 17,029.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,611.90x = 1,190,851,561.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,851,561.76/46,611.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,548.23

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