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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,255.78, 69,394.56 and 15,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,255.78, 69,394.56 and 15,091 is: 22,640.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,255.78 : 69,394.56 = 15,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,255.78/69,394.56 = 15,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,255.78x = 69,394.56 × 15,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,255.78x = 1,047,233,304.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,233,304.96/46,255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,640.05

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