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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,493.75, 69,743.06 and 15,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,493.75, 69,743.06 and 15,329 is: 22,994.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,493.75 : 69,743.06 = 15,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,493.75/69,743.06 = 15,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,493.75x = 69,743.06 × 15,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,493.75x = 1,069,091,290.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,091,290.10/46,493.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,994.30

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