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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,800.67, 70,213.32 and 16,817.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,800.67, 70,213.32 and 16,817.94 is: 25,231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,800.67 : 70,213.32 = 16,817.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,800.67/70,213.32 = 16,817.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,800.67x = 70,213.32 × 16,817.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,800.67x = 1,180,843,402.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,843,402.96/46,800.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,231.34

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