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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,254.78, 69,393.06 and 15,090

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,254.78, 69,393.06 and 15,090 is: 22,638.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,254.78 : 69,393.06 = 15,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,254.78/69,393.06 = 15,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,254.78x = 69,393.06 × 15,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,254.78x = 1,047,141,275.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,141,275.40/46,254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,638.55

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