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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,635.98, 69,963.97 and 15,047.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,635.98, 69,963.97 and 15,047.84 is: 22,574.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,635.98 : 69,963.97 = 15,047.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,635.98/69,963.97 = 15,047.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,635.98x = 69,963.97 × 15,047.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,635.98x = 1,052,806,626.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,806,626.32/46,635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,574.99

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