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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,610.65, 69,925.74 and 15,023.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,610.65, 69,925.74 and 15,023.08 is: 22,537.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,610.65 : 69,925.74 = 15,023.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,610.65/69,925.74 = 15,023.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,610.65x = 69,925.74 × 15,023.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,610.65x = 1,050,499,986.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,499,986.08/46,610.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,537.77

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