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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,757.08, 70,152.90 and 17,194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,757.08, 70,152.90 and 17,194.24 is: 25,797.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,757.08 : 70,152.90 = 17,194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,757.08/70,152.90 = 17,194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,757.08x = 70,152.90 × 17,194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,757.08x = 1,206,225,799.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,225,799.30/46,757.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,797.71

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