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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,799.67, 70,211.82 and 16,816.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,799.67, 70,211.82 and 16,816.94 is: 25,229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,799.67 : 70,211.82 = 16,816.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,799.67/70,211.82 = 16,816.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,799.67x = 70,211.82 × 16,816.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,799.67x = 1,180,747,613.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,747,613.17/46,799.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,229.83

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