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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,195.04, 69,299.84 and 15,023

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,195.04, 69,299.84 and 15,023 is: 22,536.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,195.04 : 69,299.84 = 15,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,195.04/69,299.84 = 15,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,195.04x = 69,299.84 × 15,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,195.04x = 1,041,091,496.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,091,496.32/46,195.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,536.87

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