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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,769.76, 70,113.15 and 17,180.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,769.76, 70,113.15 and 17,180.67 is: 25,755.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,769.76 : 70,113.15 = 17,180.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,769.76/70,113.15 = 17,180.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,769.76x = 70,113.15 × 17,180.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,769.76x = 1,204,590,892.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,590,892.81/46,769.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,755.76

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