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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,293.01, 69,443.12 and 15,131.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,293.01, 69,443.12 and 15,131.41 is: 22,698.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,293.01 : 69,443.12 = 15,131.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,293.01/69,443.12 = 15,131.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,293.01x = 69,443.12 × 15,131.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,293.01x = 1,050,772,320.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,772,320.40/46,293.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,698.29

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