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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,295.64, 69,471.81 and 19,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,295.64, 69,471.81 and 19,999.80 is: 30,011.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,295.64 : 69,471.81 = 19,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,295.64/69,471.81 = 19,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,295.64x = 69,471.81 × 19,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,295.64x = 1,389,422,305.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,422,305.64/46,295.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,011.95

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