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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,674.53, 70,003.44 and 15,083.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,674.53, 70,003.44 and 15,083.31 is: 22,622.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,674.53 : 70,003.44 = 15,083.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,674.53/70,003.44 = 15,083.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,674.53x = 70,003.44 × 15,083.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,674.53x = 1,055,883,849.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,883,849.10/46,674.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,622.27

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