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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,248.19, 69,372.29 and 15,083.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,248.19, 69,372.29 and 15,083.44 is: 22,625.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,248.19 : 69,372.29 = 15,083.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,248.19/69,372.29 = 15,083.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,248.19x = 69,372.29 × 15,083.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,248.19x = 1,046,372,638.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,372,638.16/46,248.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,625.16

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