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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,784.85, 70,205.07 and 17,223.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,784.85, 70,205.07 and 17,223.45 is: 25,845.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,784.85 : 70,205.07 = 17,223.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,784.85/70,205.07 = 17,223.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,784.85x = 70,205.07 × 17,223.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,784.85x = 1,209,173,512.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,173,512.89/46,784.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,845.41

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