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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,719.52, 70,056.24 and 17,115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,719.52, 70,056.24 and 17,115.04 is: 25,664.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,719.52 : 70,056.24 = 17,115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,719.52/70,056.24 = 17,115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,719.52x = 70,056.24 × 17,115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,719.52x = 1,199,015,349.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,015,349.85/46,719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,664.12

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