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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,367.54, 69,564.28 and 15,224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,367.54, 69,564.28 and 15,224.66 is: 22,841.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,367.54 : 69,564.28 = 15,224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,367.54/69,564.28 = 15,224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,367.54x = 69,564.28 × 15,224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,367.54x = 1,059,092,511.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,092,511.14/46,367.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,841.25

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