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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,763.82, 70,154.88 and 17,181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,763.82, 70,154.88 and 17,181.90 is: 25,776.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,763.82 : 70,154.88 = 17,181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,763.82/70,154.88 = 17,181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,763.82x = 70,154.88 × 17,181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,763.82x = 1,205,394,132.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,394,132.67/46,763.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,776.21

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