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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,359.14, 69,550.86 and 20,057.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,359.14, 69,550.86 and 20,057.72 is: 30,091.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,359.14 : 69,550.86 = 20,057.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,359.14/69,550.86 = 20,057.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,359.14x = 69,550.86 × 20,057.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,359.14x = 1,395,031,675.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,031,675.64/46,359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,091.84

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