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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,042.73, 69,068.19 and 19,741.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,042.73, 69,068.19 and 19,741.32 is: 29,613.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,042.73 : 69,068.19 = 19,741.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,042.73/69,068.19 = 19,741.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,042.73x = 69,068.19 × 19,741.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,042.73x = 1,363,497,314.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,497,314.64/46,042.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,613.74

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