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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,292.70, 69,439.05 and 15,131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,292.70, 69,439.05 and 15,131.10 is: 22,696.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,292.70 : 69,439.05 = 15,131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,292.70/69,439.05 = 15,131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,292.70x = 69,439.05 × 15,131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,292.70x = 1,050,689,209.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,689,209.46/46,292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,696.65

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