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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,665.63, 70,007.57 and 15,083.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,665.63, 70,007.57 and 15,083.60 is: 22,628.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,665.63 : 70,007.57 = 15,083.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,665.63/70,007.57 = 15,083.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,665.63x = 70,007.57 × 15,083.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,665.63x = 1,055,966,182.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,966,182.85/46,665.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,628.35

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