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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,024.64, 68,979.04 and 19,698.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,024.64, 68,979.04 and 19,698.24 is: 29,522.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,024.64 : 68,979.04 = 19,698.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,024.64/68,979.04 = 19,698.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,024.64x = 68,979.04 × 19,698.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,024.64x = 1,358,765,684.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,765,684.89/46,024.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,522.57

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