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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,214.59, 69,326.75 and 15,052.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,214.59, 69,326.75 and 15,052.27 is: 22,579.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,214.59 : 69,326.75 = 15,052.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,214.59/69,326.75 = 15,052.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,214.59x = 69,326.75 × 15,052.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,214.59x = 1,043,524,959.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,524,959.22/46,214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,579.99

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