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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,652.86, 69,966.99 and 17,070.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,652.86, 69,966.99 and 17,070.95 is: 25,601.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,652.86 : 69,966.99 = 17,070.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,652.86/69,966.99 = 17,070.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,652.86x = 69,966.99 × 17,070.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,652.86x = 1,194,403,162.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,403,162.86/46,652.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,601.93

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