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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,181.93, 69,283.76 and 15,017.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,181.93, 69,283.76 and 15,017.18 is: 22,529.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,181.93 : 69,283.76 = 15,017.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,181.93/69,283.76 = 15,017.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,181.93x = 69,283.76 × 15,017.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,181.93x = 1,040,446,273.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,446,273.49/46,181.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,529.30

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