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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,271.70, 69,439.95 and 19,995.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,271.70, 69,439.95 and 19,995.30 is: 30,006.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,271.70 : 69,439.95 = 19,995.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,271.70/69,439.95 = 19,995.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,271.70x = 69,439.95 × 19,995.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,271.70x = 1,388,472,632.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,472,632.24/46,271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,006.95

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