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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,449.28, 69,650.88 and 15,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,449.28, 69,650.88 and 15,280 is: 22,912.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,449.28 : 69,650.88 = 15,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,449.28/69,650.88 = 15,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,449.28x = 69,650.88 × 15,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,449.28x = 1,064,265,446.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,265,446.40/46,449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,912.42

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