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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,377.04, 69,550.96 and 15,205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,377.04, 69,550.96 and 15,205 is: 22,802.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,377.04 : 69,550.96 = 15,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,377.04/69,550.96 = 15,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,377.04x = 69,550.96 × 15,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,377.04x = 1,057,522,346.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,522,346.80/46,377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,802.71

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