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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,289.76, 69,438.24 and 15,128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,289.76, 69,438.24 and 15,128.16 is: 22,693.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,289.76 : 69,438.24 = 15,128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,289.76/69,438.24 = 15,128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,289.76x = 69,438.24 × 15,128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,289.76x = 1,050,472,804.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,472,804.84/46,289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,693.42

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