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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,615.44, 69,902.34 and 17,012.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,615.44, 69,902.34 and 17,012.52 is: 25,511.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,615.44 : 69,902.34 = 17,012.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,615.44/69,902.34 = 17,012.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,615.44x = 69,902.34 × 17,012.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,615.44x = 1,189,214,957.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,214,957.30/46,615.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,511.18

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