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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,098.59, 69,176.70 and 19,803.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,098.59, 69,176.70 and 19,803.24 is: 29,717.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,098.59 : 69,176.70 = 19,803.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,098.59/69,176.70 = 19,803.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,098.59x = 69,176.70 × 19,803.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,098.59x = 1,369,922,792.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,922,792.51/46,098.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,717.24

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