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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,645.04, 69,951.36 and 15,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,645.04, 69,951.36 and 15,473 is: 23,204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,645.04 : 69,951.36 = 15,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,645.04/69,951.36 = 15,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,645.04x = 69,951.36 × 15,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,645.04x = 1,082,357,393.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,357,393.28/46,645.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,204.13

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