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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,291.76, 69,441.24 and 15,130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,291.76, 69,441.24 and 15,130.16 is: 22,696.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,291.76 : 69,441.24 = 15,130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,291.76/69,441.24 = 15,130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,291.76x = 69,441.24 × 15,130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,291.76x = 1,050,657,071.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,657,071.80/46,291.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,696.42

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