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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,233.36, 69,368.40 and 15,068.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,233.36, 69,368.40 and 15,068.88 is: 22,609.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,233.36 : 69,368.40 = 15,068.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,233.36/69,368.40 = 15,068.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,233.36x = 69,368.40 × 15,068.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,233.36x = 1,045,304,095.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,304,095.39/46,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,609.30

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