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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,294.62, 69,450.57 and 15,151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,294.62, 69,450.57 and 15,151.74 is: 22,730.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,294.62 : 69,450.57 = 15,151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,294.62/69,450.57 = 15,151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,294.62x = 69,450.57 × 15,151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,294.62x = 1,052,296,979.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,296,979.49/46,294.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,730.44

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