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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,669.14, 70,013.64 and 15,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,669.14, 70,013.64 and 15,081 is: 22,624.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,669.14 : 70,013.64 = 15,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,669.14/70,013.64 = 15,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,669.14x = 70,013.64 × 15,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,669.14x = 1,055,875,704.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,875,704.84/46,669.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,624.71

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