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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,211.16, 69,323.22 and 15,039.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,211.16, 69,323.22 and 15,039.12 is: 22,560.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,211.16 : 69,323.22 = 15,039.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,211.16/69,323.22 = 15,039.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,211.16x = 69,323.22 × 15,039.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,211.16x = 1,042,560,224.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,560,224.37/46,211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,560.79

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