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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,670.16, 70,012.26 and 15,069.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,670.16, 70,012.26 and 15,069.63 is: 22,606.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,670.16 : 70,012.26 = 15,069.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,670.16/70,012.26 = 15,069.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,670.16x = 70,012.26 × 15,069.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,670.16x = 1,055,058,534.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,058,534.61/46,670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,606.71

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