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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,636.95, 69,913.44 and 17,034.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,636.95, 69,913.44 and 17,034.02 is: 25,535.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,636.95 : 69,913.44 = 17,034.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,636.95/69,913.44 = 17,034.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,636.95x = 69,913.44 × 17,034.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,636.95x = 1,190,906,585.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,906,585.66/46,636.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,535.69

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