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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,692.99, 70,007.09 and 17,106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,692.99, 70,007.09 and 17,106.75 is: 25,648.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,692.99 : 70,007.09 = 17,106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,692.99/70,007.09 = 17,106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,692.99x = 70,007.09 × 17,106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,692.99x = 1,197,593,701.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,593,701.32/46,692.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,648.25

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