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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,191.36, 69,279.84 and 15,026.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,191.36, 69,279.84 and 15,026.40 is: 22,537.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,191.36 : 69,279.84 = 15,026.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,191.36/69,279.84 = 15,026.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,191.36x = 69,279.84 × 15,026.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,191.36x = 1,041,026,587.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,026,587.78/46,191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,537.26

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