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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,026.74, 69,040.12 and 19,714.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,026.74, 69,040.12 and 19,714.44 is: 29,571.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,026.74 : 69,040.12 = 19,714.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,026.74/69,040.12 = 19,714.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,026.74x = 69,040.12 × 19,714.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,026.74x = 1,361,087,303.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,087,303.33/46,026.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,571.66

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