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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,997.97, 69,023.73 and 19,342.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,997.97, 69,023.73 and 19,342.03 is: 29,024.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,997.97 : 69,023.73 = 19,342.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,997.97/69,023.73 = 19,342.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,997.97x = 69,023.73 × 19,342.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,997.97x = 1,335,059,056.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,059,056.37/45,997.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,024.30

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