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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,214.84, 69,327.12 and 15,052.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,214.84, 69,327.12 and 15,052.52 is: 22,580.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,214.84 : 69,327.12 = 15,052.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,214.84/69,327.12 = 15,052.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,214.84x = 69,327.12 × 15,052.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,214.84x = 1,043,547,860.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,547,860.34/46,214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,580.36

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