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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,239.62, 69,359.42 and 19,589.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,239.62, 69,359.42 and 19,589.81 is: 29,384.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,239.62 : 69,359.42 = 19,589.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,239.62/69,359.42 = 19,589.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,239.62x = 69,359.42 × 19,589.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,239.62x = 1,358,737,561.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,737,561.69/46,239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,384.71

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