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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,816.67, 70,252.74 and 17,255.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,816.67, 70,252.74 and 17,255.27 is: 25,893.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,816.67 : 70,252.74 = 17,255.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,816.67/70,252.74 = 17,255.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,816.67x = 70,252.74 × 17,255.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,816.67x = 1,212,229,645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,229,645.68/46,816.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,893.12

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