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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,782.91, 70,189.34 and 16,776.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,782.91, 70,189.34 and 16,776.93 is: 25,170.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,782.91 : 70,189.34 = 16,776.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,782.91/70,189.34 = 16,776.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,782.91x = 70,189.34 × 16,776.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,782.91x = 1,177,561,510.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,561,510.40/46,782.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,170.77

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