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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,343.76, 69,519.24 and 15,182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,343.76, 69,519.24 and 15,182.16 is: 22,774.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,343.76 : 69,519.24 = 15,182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,343.76/69,519.24 = 15,182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,343.76x = 69,519.24 × 15,182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,343.76x = 1,055,452,224.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,452,224.76/46,343.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,774.42

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