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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,265.84, 69,409.56 and 15,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,265.84, 69,409.56 and 15,101 is: 22,655.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,265.84 : 69,409.56 = 15,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,265.84/69,409.56 = 15,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,265.84x = 69,409.56 × 15,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,265.84x = 1,048,153,765.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,153,765.56/46,265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,655.03

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