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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,285.78, 69,459.84 and 19,993.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,285.78, 69,459.84 and 19,993.18 is: 30,003.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,285.78 : 69,459.84 = 19,993.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,285.78/69,459.84 = 19,993.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,285.78x = 69,459.84 × 19,993.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,285.78x = 1,388,723,083.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,723,083.89/46,285.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,003.23

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