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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,902.16, 70,303.98 and 17,301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,902.16, 70,303.98 and 17,301.16 is: 25,933.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,902.16 : 70,303.98 = 17,301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,902.16/70,303.98 = 17,301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,902.16x = 70,303.98 × 17,301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,902.16x = 1,216,340,406.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,340,406.62/46,902.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,933.57

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