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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,163.70, 69,245.55 and 15,002.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,163.70, 69,245.55 and 15,002.10 is: 22,503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,163.70 : 69,245.55 = 15,002.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,163.70/69,245.55 = 15,002.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,163.70x = 69,245.55 × 15,002.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,163.70x = 1,038,828,665.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,828,665.66/46,163.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,503.15

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