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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,376.82, 69,578.22 and 15,233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,376.82, 69,578.22 and 15,233.94 is: 22,855.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,376.82 : 69,578.22 = 15,233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,376.82/69,578.22 = 15,233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,376.82x = 69,578.22 × 15,233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,376.82x = 1,059,950,428.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,950,428.79/46,376.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,855.18

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