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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,681.08, 70,048.26 and 17,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,681.08, 70,048.26 and 17,095 is: 25,652.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,681.08 : 70,048.26 = 17,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,681.08/70,048.26 = 17,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,681.08x = 70,048.26 × 17,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,681.08x = 1,197,475,004.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,475,004.70/46,681.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,652.26

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