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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,336.68, 69,515.82 and 15,170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,336.68, 69,515.82 and 15,170.04 is: 22,758.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,336.68 : 69,515.82 = 15,170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,336.68/69,515.82 = 15,170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,336.68x = 69,515.82 × 15,170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,336.68x = 1,054,557,770.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,557,770.03/46,336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,758.60

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