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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,992.96, 70,454.61 and 17,405.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,992.96, 70,454.61 and 17,405.28 is: 26,095.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,992.96 : 70,454.61 = 17,405.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,992.96/70,454.61 = 17,405.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,992.96x = 70,454.61 × 17,405.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,992.96x = 1,226,282,214.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,282,214.34/46,992.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,095.02

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