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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,714.83, 70,030.58 and 17,125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,714.83, 70,030.58 and 17,125.76 is: 25,673.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,714.83 : 70,030.58 = 17,125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,714.83/70,030.58 = 17,125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,714.83x = 70,030.58 × 17,125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,714.83x = 1,199,326,995.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,326,995.19/46,714.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,673.37

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