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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,247.63, 69,371.44 and 15,082.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,247.63, 69,371.44 and 15,082.88 is: 22,624.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,247.63 : 69,371.44 = 15,082.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,247.63/69,371.44 = 15,082.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,247.63x = 69,371.44 × 15,082.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,247.63x = 1,046,320,720.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,320,720.38/46,247.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,624.31

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