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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,963.83, 70,454.96 and 17,381.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,963.83, 70,454.96 and 17,381.92 is: 26,076.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,963.83 : 70,454.96 = 17,381.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,963.83/70,454.96 = 17,381.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,963.83x = 70,454.96 × 17,381.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,963.83x = 1,224,642,312.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,642,312.18/46,963.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,076.29

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