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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,571.68, 69,839.88 and 19,916.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,571.68, 69,839.88 and 19,916.55 is: 29,867.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,571.68 : 69,839.88 = 19,916.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,571.68/69,839.88 = 19,916.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,571.68x = 69,839.88 × 19,916.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,571.68x = 1,390,969,462.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,969,462.01/46,571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,867.28

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