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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,680.57, 70,008.26 and 17,098.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,680.57, 70,008.26 and 17,098.56 is: 25,643.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,680.57 : 70,008.26 = 17,098.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,680.57/70,008.26 = 17,098.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,680.57x = 70,008.26 × 17,098.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,680.57x = 1,197,040,348.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,040,348.61/46,680.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,643.22

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