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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,363.67, 69,558.47 and 15,220.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,363.67, 69,558.47 and 15,220.79 is: 22,835.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,363.67 : 69,558.47 = 15,220.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,363.67/69,558.47 = 15,220.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,363.67x = 69,558.47 × 15,220.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,363.67x = 1,058,734,440.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,734,440.70/46,363.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,835.43

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