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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,997.91, 69,023.64 and 19,341.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,997.91, 69,023.64 and 19,341.97 is: 29,024.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,997.91 : 69,023.64 = 19,341.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,997.91/69,023.64 = 19,341.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,997.91x = 69,023.64 × 19,341.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,997.91x = 1,335,053,174.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,053,174.17/45,997.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,024.21

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