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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,366.54, 69,562.77 and 15,223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,366.54, 69,562.77 and 15,223.66 is: 22,839.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,366.54 : 69,562.77 = 15,223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,366.54/69,562.77 = 15,223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,366.54x = 69,562.77 × 15,223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,366.54x = 1,058,999,959.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,999,959.14/46,366.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,839.75

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