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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,257.84, 69,397.56 and 15,093

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,257.84, 69,397.56 and 15,093 is: 22,643.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,257.84 : 69,397.56 = 15,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,257.84/69,397.56 = 15,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,257.84x = 69,397.56 × 15,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,257.84x = 1,047,417,373.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,417,373.08/46,257.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,643.02

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