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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,258.62, 69,386.45 and 19,597.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,258.62, 69,386.45 and 19,597.49 is: 29,395.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,258.62 : 69,386.45 = 19,597.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,258.62/69,386.45 = 19,597.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,258.62x = 69,386.45 × 19,597.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,258.62x = 1,359,800,520.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,800,520.71/46,258.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,395.61

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