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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,620.76, 69,868.86 and 17,010.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,620.76, 69,868.86 and 17,010.76 is: 25,493.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,620.76 : 69,868.86 = 17,010.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,620.76/69,868.86 = 17,010.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,620.76x = 69,868.86 × 17,010.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,620.76x = 1,188,522,408.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,522,408.93/46,620.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,493.42

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