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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,168.68, 69,255.58 and 15,013.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,168.68, 69,255.58 and 15,013.48 is: 22,521.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,168.68 : 69,255.58 = 15,013.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,168.68/69,255.58 = 15,013.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,168.68x = 69,255.58 × 15,013.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,168.68x = 1,039,767,265.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,767,265.22/46,168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,521.05

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