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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,928.21, 70,390.49 and 17,345.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,928.21, 70,390.49 and 17,345.39 is: 26,017.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,928.21 : 70,390.49 = 17,345.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,928.21/70,390.49 = 17,345.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,928.21x = 70,390.49 × 17,345.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,928.21x = 1,220,950,501.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,950,501.34/46,928.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,017.41

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