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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,003.74, 69,005.62 and 19,691.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,003.74, 69,005.62 and 19,691.44 is: 29,537.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,003.74 : 69,005.62 = 19,691.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,003.74/69,005.62 = 19,691.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,003.74x = 69,005.62 × 19,691.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,003.74x = 1,358,820,025.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,820,025.89/46,003.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,537.16

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