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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,368.54, 69,565.80 and 15,225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,368.54, 69,565.80 and 15,225.66 is: 22,842.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,368.54 : 69,565.80 = 15,225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,368.54/69,565.80 = 15,225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,368.54x = 69,565.80 × 15,225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,368.54x = 1,059,185,218.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,185,218.43/46,368.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,842.76

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