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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,199.36, 69,291.84 and 15,034.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,199.36, 69,291.84 and 15,034.40 is: 22,549.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,199.36 : 69,291.84 = 15,034.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,199.36/69,291.84 = 15,034.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,199.36x = 69,291.84 × 15,034.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,199.36x = 1,041,761,239.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,761,239.30/46,199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,549.26

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