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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,337.76, 69,516.32 and 15,170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,337.76, 69,516.32 and 15,170.56 is: 22,759.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,337.76 : 69,516.32 = 15,170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,337.76/69,516.32 = 15,170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,337.76x = 69,516.32 × 15,170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,337.76x = 1,054,601,503.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,601,503.54/46,337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,759.01

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