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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,363.20, 69,544.80 and 15,201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,363.20, 69,544.80 and 15,201.60 is: 22,802.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,363.20 : 69,544.80 = 15,201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,363.20/69,544.80 = 15,201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,363.20x = 69,544.80 × 15,201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,363.20x = 1,057,192,231.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,192,231.68/46,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,802.40

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