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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,615.26, 69,860.61 and 17,005.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,615.26, 69,860.61 and 17,005.26 is: 25,485.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,615.26 : 69,860.61 = 17,005.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,615.26/69,860.61 = 17,005.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,615.26x = 69,860.61 × 17,005.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,615.26x = 1,187,997,836.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,997,836.81/46,615.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,485.17

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