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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,297.55, 69,471.61 and 19,639.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,297.55, 69,471.61 and 19,639.42 is: 29,469.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,297.55 : 69,471.61 = 19,639.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,297.55/69,471.61 = 19,639.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,297.55x = 69,471.61 × 19,639.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,297.55x = 1,364,381,904.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,381,904.09/46,297.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,469.85

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