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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,749.66, 70,151.01 and 17,163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,749.66, 70,151.01 and 17,163.66 is: 25,755.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,749.66 : 70,151.01 = 17,163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,749.66/70,151.01 = 17,163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,749.66x = 70,151.01 × 17,163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,749.66x = 1,204,048,084.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,048,084.30/46,749.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,755.23

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