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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,196.04, 69,301.34 and 15,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,196.04, 69,301.34 and 15,024 is: 22,538.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,196.04 : 69,301.34 = 15,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,196.04/69,301.34 = 15,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,196.04x = 69,301.34 × 15,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,196.04x = 1,041,183,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,183,332.16/46,196.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,538.37

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