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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,333.76, 69,506.40 and 15,158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,333.76, 69,506.40 and 15,158.08 is: 22,739.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,333.76 : 69,506.40 = 15,158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,333.76/69,506.40 = 15,158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,333.76x = 69,506.40 × 15,158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,333.76x = 1,053,583,571.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,583,571.71/46,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,739.00

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