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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,662.43, 70,003.57 and 15,074.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,662.43, 70,003.57 and 15,074.31 is: 22,614.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,662.43 : 70,003.57 = 15,074.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,662.43/70,003.57 = 15,074.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,662.43x = 70,003.57 × 15,074.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,662.43x = 1,055,255,515.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,255,515.29/46,662.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,614.67

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