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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,591.61, 69,877.62 and 15,004.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,591.61, 69,877.62 and 15,004.53 is: 22,503.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,591.61 : 69,877.62 = 15,004.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,591.61/69,877.62 = 15,004.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,591.61x = 69,877.62 × 15,004.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,591.61x = 1,048,480,845.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,480,845.62/46,591.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,503.64

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