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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,656.27, 69,994.17 and 15,068.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,656.27, 69,994.17 and 15,068.70 is: 22,606.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,656.27 : 69,994.17 = 15,068.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,656.27/69,994.17 = 15,068.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,656.27x = 69,994.17 × 15,068.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,656.27x = 1,054,721,149.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,721,149.48/46,656.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,606.20

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