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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,997.25, 69,017.66 and 19,349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,997.25, 69,017.66 and 19,349.08 is: 29,032.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,997.25 : 69,017.66 = 19,349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,997.25/69,017.66 = 19,349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,997.25x = 69,017.66 × 19,349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,997.25x = 1,335,428,224.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,428,224.75/45,997.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,032.78

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