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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,364.54, 69,559.78 and 15,221.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,364.54, 69,559.78 and 15,221.66 is: 22,836.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,364.54 : 69,559.78 = 15,221.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,364.54/69,559.78 = 15,221.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,364.54x = 69,559.78 × 15,221.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,364.54x = 1,058,815,320.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,815,320.83/46,364.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,836.75

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