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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,231.75, 69,353.09 and 15,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,231.75, 69,353.09 and 15,067 is: 22,602.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,231.75 : 69,353.09 = 15,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,231.75/69,353.09 = 15,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,231.75x = 69,353.09 × 15,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,231.75x = 1,044,943,007.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,943,007.03/46,231.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,602.28

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