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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,622.70, 69,892.06 and 17,019.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,622.70, 69,892.06 and 17,019.76 is: 25,514.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,622.70 : 69,892.06 = 17,019.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,622.70/69,892.06 = 17,019.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,622.70x = 69,892.06 × 17,019.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,622.70x = 1,189,546,087.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,546,087.11/46,622.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,514.31

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