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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,676.29, 70,001.85 and 17,094.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,676.29, 70,001.85 and 17,094.28 is: 25,636.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,676.29 : 70,001.85 = 17,094.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,676.29/70,001.85 = 17,094.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,676.29x = 70,001.85 × 17,094.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,676.29x = 1,196,631,224.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,631,224.42/46,676.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,636.81

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