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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,119.54, 69,136.77 and 18,058.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,119.54, 69,136.77 and 18,058.71 is: 27,071.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,119.54 : 69,136.77 = 18,058.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,119.54/69,136.77 = 18,058.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,119.54x = 69,136.77 × 18,058.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,119.54x = 1,248,520,879.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,520,879.77/46,119.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,071.41

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