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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,651.29, 69,974.80 and 15,062.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,651.29, 69,974.80 and 15,062.81 is: 22,593.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,651.29 : 69,974.80 = 15,062.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,651.29/69,974.80 = 15,062.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,651.29x = 69,974.80 × 15,062.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,651.29x = 1,054,016,814.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,016,814.39/46,651.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,593.52

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